Canning CRISP Dill Pickles | Water Bath Canning

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Learn the art of preserving cucumbers by canning dill pickles at home with this step-by-step tutorial! I'll share 3 tips for ensuring your homemade pickles are crisp and crunchy. I'll also walk you through the steps for water bath canning so you can enjoy your crunchy, tangy pickles all year round.
Brine Recipe
(NOTE: I have updated this brine recipe reflect current food safety recommendations for a vinegar-to-water ratio of at least 3:4. I added the sugar to offset the increased vinegar)
5 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 cups white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup pickling salt
Ingredients:
Cucumbers
Garlic cloves (optional, to taste)
Strawberry leaves (optional)
Dill, blooms and leaves
Directions:
Clean cucumbers and scrub off spines
Remove blossom end of each cucumber
Soak in an ice bath for 3-4 hrs.
Cut to desired shape/size
Combine ingredients for brine in a saucepan and heat until all sugar and salt are dissolved
Pack ingredients into wide-mouth pint jars and fill with hot brine to 1/2" headspace. Process in water bath for 15 min. Pickles are ready to eat after 2 weeks. Makes 8 pint jars.

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14 окт 2024

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@edwardcooper3276 19 дней назад

That's a awesome easy recipe. Very informative. Thank you.😊

@Locally_Raised 19 дней назад

My pleasure 😊

@SallyQuell 2 месяца назад

thank you for recipe. especially loved that little baby talking.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

You're welcome! She's a chatty one :)

@Jonathan-eb5zi 3 месяца назад

There's nothing better than a crispy pickle and a burger. Perfect summer food. Thanks for the video!

@Locally_Raised 3 месяца назад

Agreed! I think that’s on the menu for next week.

@bunny1356 Месяц назад

Your video made me feel confident about the process ❤

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

I’m so glad! Happy canning 😊

@papawadynyunt4095 Месяц назад

I am so glad to find a way to use my strawberry leaves.

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

It’s satisfying to be able to make use of them!

@KZ-dw6xj 2 месяца назад

This was SO helpful and concise. Loved hearing your little girl in the background. I smiled the rest of the video. Going to try my first batch ever tomorrow. Will love watching more.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

I'm so glad! That little girl is chatty these days; it's a sweet stage. Please note that I updated the recipe to reflect current recommendations for vinegar-to-water ratio (I realized Grandma's recipe is outdated).

@KZ-dw6xj 2 месяца назад

@@Locally_RaisedI already made them before I saw this. Are they safe to eat?

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

@@KZ-dw6xj Sorry for the confusion. I've been eating them without issue, as have others for years. If you want to be more cautious, you can put the jars in the fridge and they'll be absolutely good for the next month.

@lisanorris6518 2 месяца назад

She sounds happy! I love to hear her voice.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Yes, she’s a good-natured baby 😊

@jswhosoever4533 2 месяца назад

For every newbie watching, dont scrub the skin off when washing. A normal cloth takes off all the dirt and prickles. You dont have to use a scrubbie.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Yes, either way works. I've found that the prickles vary from one cucumber variety to the next. These were on the tough side.

@28Coves 2 месяца назад

Followed your tutorial today and as a man obsessed with canning I thank you for!!

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

I’m so glad it was helpful!

@28Coves 2 месяца назад

@@Locally_Raised I am a canning nerd and have kept my wife up past 2am many times making tomato sauce 🤣

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

@@28Coves Ha, you're in deep!

@budgetandplanforit8477 2 месяца назад

This has given me the confidence to pickle my cucumbers. And baby was an added bonus ❤

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

I’m so glad! Happy canning 😊

@marialim4923 2 месяца назад

You are very calm, thanks for this video.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@knotqueen2419 3 месяца назад

Grape leaves work too. Thank you for this video.

@Locally_Raised 3 месяца назад

Good call! You’re welcome ☺️

@startreedancer1412 Месяц назад

so does bay leaf or tea. I'd never heard of strawberry leaf. thankyou for that.

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

@@startreedancer1412 I hadn't heard of using bay leaves. Nice!

@UriValdez 3 месяца назад

They look so good

@Locally_Raised 3 месяца назад

Thanks 😊

@lisabruin6817 2 месяца назад

I seriously love your channel

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching 😊

@debyrah 3 месяца назад

Bread and butter are my favorite! Mom used to add sliced onions/peppers to hers. We always used apple cider vinegar when pickling. Just a taste preference. I've given up on growing dill. I've tried for 2yrs and the plant has died both times.

@Locally_Raised 3 месяца назад

I haven't tried apple cider vinegar; I might give it a try to compare. I'm trying to track down my grandma's bread and butter pickle recipe right now because that's my husband's favorite. Ha, glad I'm not alone in my dill struggles.

@bwiseok 3 месяца назад

I’ve never done pickles but would love to try this. What type of cucumber did you plant. I believe gardeners would want to know so they have 100% success.

@Locally_Raised 3 месяца назад

I bought my cucumbers from a nursery that just labeled them “pickling cucumbers.” If a more specific name is helpful, I think they’re a lot like the Boston Picking Cucumber. I hope it works well for you. Happy canning!

@ritad.franklin6372 Месяц назад

Great Job! Thank you!

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching ☺️

@goudagirl6095 29 дней назад

if it's off season, where does one find strawberry leaves? Or is there another ingredient that has tannins that works just as well but is easier to find? I picked up some pickling cukes at my local farmer's market - although I haven't made pickles (YET!) just eating them with a bit of salt is heavenly, so crunchy! BTW the view outside your kitchen window is magical! Thanks for making this process so simple.

@Locally_Raised 29 дней назад

Thank you! No worries if you can’t find strawberry leaves: oak leaves and fig leaves are also high in tannins. You can also pick up a product called “pickle crisp” (search on Amazon) if those aren’t convenient. Best of luck, and happy canning 😊

@Harphoney Месяц назад

You could put pickling spice in the brine or just added to each jar especially spears or whole cukes. It might be to seedy with the round sliced, but added to a bag in the brine would be perfect. ❤.

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Good call. Thanks!

@longarmsupplies 2 месяца назад

All I ever heard about for tannins was grape leaves...thanks for the strawberry leaf suggestion. I have 200 planted so I think I'm good....LOL

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Ha, it sounds like you’re equipped for a loooot of pickles. Best of luck!

@leeblanchard7106 Месяц назад

Tea leaves also work

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

@@leeblanchard7106 That’s great; I’m guessing tea leaves are more accessible for most people. I wonder if they flavor the brine at all?

@Divaliciousishable 2 месяца назад

Hello, love love the video by the way my first time doing this I need to know how long are they good for? And how should I store them

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Good questions! For optimal flavor, canned good should be eaten within 12-18 months. After that point, the food is still safe to eat as long as its seal is intact. It’ll just start to lose some color and flavor. Canned goods do best stored in a cool, dark place. If that’s not possible, just avoid storing in a hot space (for example, don’t store in a room that doesn’t have air conditioning). Best of luck and happy canning 😊

@2011RPB 2 месяца назад

I'm wondering if your Nesto canner can also water bath can? I'm looking into buying one but I'm unsure if it does both...

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

It does! I don’t use it for water bath canning because I have a larger water bath canner, but it can do it.

@JohnSelbie-s9q Месяц назад

Of to my allotment to see if I can! Hehe hehe, borrow some dill,

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Best of luck!

@judygardiner86 Месяц назад

mustard seeds and peppercorns excellent in dills

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Yes! It would be fun to add a few and tweak the flavor. Thanks :)

@nellieandclarice 2 месяца назад

I’m new to pickling and I used this brine recipe yesterday. Now I’m seeing others say that the vinegar/water ratio should be 1:1. Have you had any trouble with yours? How long have you been using this recipe? I made 8 quarts and don’t want to toss them out.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

This is an old recipe. I've had no issues with it, and received it from others who have used it for years. However, after seeing comments on the vinegar-to-water ratio, I did some more reading, and they are correct that the current recommendation by canning authorities is a 1:1 or 3:4 ratio. I've updated the recipe and the video to reflect that recommendation. I will still eat the pickles I made (old habits die hard!), but I don't want to recommend anything involving risk to anyone else. If you put your quarts in the fridge, they will be completely safe to eat for the next month. Apologies again.

@nellieandclarice 2 месяца назад

Hi. Thanks so much for responding so quickly. I hope I didn’t upset you. Totally not my intention. I just wanted to be sure.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

@@nellieandclarice Not at all! I want to be sure I'm providing good information. Best of luck 😀

@hotmama9220 Месяц назад

2 questions: If I added pickling spice, how much? Also, would this recipe be good for sliced lemon cucumbers?

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

The pickling spice depends on your flavor preference, but I would start with 1 1/2 tsp. Per pint. I haven’t tried pickling lemon cucumbers. Give it a try and let me know!

@margaretward1180 2 месяца назад

Also I didn’t check for bubbles. Will they be safe? All the pickles are moving around in the bottles really good. Thanks!

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

As long as your jars sealed and that seal is tight when you open the jar to eat, you should be fine. Here’s an article:

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

foodinjars.com/blog/canning-101-why-you-should-bubble-your-jars/

@kittyward7695 2 месяца назад

@@Locally_Raised they all sealed good. Thank you

@lisalapoint7022 Месяц назад

That was my exact question. Thank you both!

@flyfish4evr 3 месяца назад

Could you use that same procedure and recipe for whole pickles?

@Locally_Raised 3 месяца назад

Yup! No problem.

@ourstardestiny4960 2 месяца назад

@@Locally_RaisedI'm getting ready to try for first time whole one, thinking it may make it crispier

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

@@ourstardestiny4960 Let me know how it goes! I've wondered if that might make for a crisper pickle, but I never seem to be able to pick my cucumbers early enough for whole pickles.

@lorilaing1 2 месяца назад

Do you ever use your Nesco digital canner for water bath canning?

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

The Nesco can be used for water bath canning, but I haven’t used it that way because I have a large water bath canner.

@sarahparker7693 Месяц назад

Can I use a backside of a sponge where it's harder just to get the pickles off but I don't push that hard and you soap and water to get them all

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Sure!

@klimek12431 Месяц назад

Is it ok if you cut off both ends of the cucumbers? Thanks

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Yes, no problem. If you're canning whole cucumbers, I recommend removing only the blossom end, but for spears or chips you could cut off both.

@davidgarrison1988 2 месяца назад

I do it close to what you do but I use 50/50 water vinegar and i also add turmeric and ground mustard my pickles are ready in 4 to 6 days , I don't see a difference in the 4 day or 1 month pickles

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Ooh, ground mustard sounds really good.

@ItzTheWolfy 2 месяца назад

Some people say to use at least equal parts water vinegar for safety? I'm new so not sure lol

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Good question. This recipe is one I’ve seen on several websites, but it is a “rebel canning” recipe (one that hasn’t been explicitly tested for food safety), so I encourage people to do their own research and do what you’re comfortable with. As for the 50/50 rule, I’ve seen different advice from different canning authorities, which doesn’t make our lives any easier 😆. I’m attaching an article for reference. Thanks for watching, and best of luck!

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

www.healthycanning.com/50-50-rule-pickling/

@laurieg9645 Месяц назад

How does the hot water bath not cook the pickles, though?

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

They do get a bit softer as a result of water bath canning, but it’s the only way to safely make shelf-stable pickles. If you want to avoid the water bath, you could make refrigerator pickles.

@laurieg9645 Месяц назад

@@Locally_Raised thank you

@meow_animagus Месяц назад

is it okay if the cucumbers a few days old?

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Sure, no problem. As long as you don't see puckering in the blossom end, they're still good. Some sources recommend processing within 24 hrs of harvest, but I just don't always find that feasible.

@ourstardestiny4960 2 месяца назад

Did you grow the garlic off of a bottom of a full one?

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

I planted a single clove of garlic last fall, and it grew into a full head by spring.

@AngelaM-s4o 2 месяца назад

@@Locally_Raisedsurely you didn't plant --- just 1 clove - in total ,😁 :) thanx for good clear vid instructions for pickling :))

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

@@AngelaM-s4o Ha, correct. More like 48!

@JohnSelbie-s9q Месяц назад

Lol split garic in Aug to Sept, try keep some root on each clove ,plant out it will start growing before winter ,frost will split new garlic that's what you want ready around June, you can put bottom of whole garlic just touching water roots will sprout from each clove then split , good luck. I am in cental scotland,

@JohnSelbie-s9q Месяц назад

Like vid will try ta,

@margaretward1180 2 месяца назад

I just made pickles but the brine was only warm. Will they be safe to eat?

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

No problem; heating the brine helps to avoid temperature shock for the jars when they’re lowered into boiling water (so they don’t shatter). It’s not related to food safety.

@kittyward7695 2 месяца назад

@@Locally_RaisedThank you so much!

@barnhart3011 Месяц назад

Iv seen some people water bath and some people don’t.. do I not need a seal??

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

You need a seal if you want your pickles to be shelf-stable. Another option is to make "refrigerator pickles," which will last in the fridge for about a month.

@barnhart3011 Месяц назад

@@Locally_Raised all mine sealed but 2 jars so I just did a new lid and did the bath again! Hopefully that’s okay lol. It was my first time doing any sort of canning

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

@@barnhart3011 Yay! I love seeing people get into canning. Yes, it's no problem to re-can if they don't seal; you'll probably fine that those pickles are softer because of the extra cooking time.

@gabrielstanley3404 2 месяца назад

Where do you get strawberry leaves?

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

I have strawberry plants, but use whatever is convenient for you. Oak leaves are also high in tannins and might be easier to find.

@lisalapoint7022 Месяц назад

Nice video! Just maybe add an extra light source because your kitchen comes of a bit dark. It did not stop the instruction from being perfect; it is just a visual thing.

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Thanks, filming in my kitchen is tricky because the overhead light casts weird shadows. I’ll keep experimenting with it. Thanks for watching 😊

@mina-e8w Месяц назад

What can I substitute to vinegar because I am allergic to vinegar

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

That's rough; sorry! I'm not familiar with vinegar allergies--if you're allergic to white vinegar, could apple cider vinegar be an option? Apple cider vinegar can be safely swapped for white vinegar when canning. Substitutions while canning are tricky because there are limitations to what you can change while maintaining food safety. In terms of safety, lemon juice can be substituted for vinegar, but I'm guessing that would taste awful.

@pawong1047 5 дней назад

Try fermenting them. Fermentation uses salt only.

@Locally_Raised 6 часов назад

@@pawong1047 Thanks! I made some fermented pickles last year and loved them. They're great for gut health, too, but I still like to can some for long-term storage.

@dianamattson1195 2 месяца назад

I ferment too, and that recipe calls for two bay leaves instead of the strawberry leaves.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

I haven’t tried bay leaves. I bet that adds some flavor in addition to adding tannins. Nice!

@sqwrrl 2 месяца назад

I had heard of a grape leaf.

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

@@sqwrrl Yes, good call: strawberry leaves, grape leaves, oak leaves, and fig leaves are all high in tannins.

@joecraig4591 Месяц назад

Don't put them in your refrigerator. Put your pickles in an ice chest with a block of ice or chipped ice off to the side that will keep them quite cool and they will stay firm for pickling refrigerator makes them soft

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

That’s a trick I haven’t heard before. It makes sense, though: there’s so much moisture in the fridge. Thanks!

@sarahparker7693 Месяц назад

No worries about the baby they supposed to be chatty 😊

@Locally_Raised Месяц назад

Thanks, it's true, I like her little squawks :)

@dorothynelson-e1e 2 месяца назад

I canned 8 pints of dille beans and forgot the salt what do i do

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Your beans may or may not be safe to eat without the salt, depending on how much vinegar is in your recipe. Here’s an article that describes how to determine if salt in your recipe is functioning as flavor, or as a preservative. Within 24 hours of canning, it is safe to open them up, re-make the brine, and re-can. The texture of the beans will be softer, though, from the repeated heating. Best of luck!

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

www.healthycanning.com/the-role-of-salt-in-home-canning/

@mikejordan9871 Месяц назад

Why can't someone do something with Bread and BUTTER PICKLES FROM CUCUMBERS FOR anything

@countrylife392 2 месяца назад

Those don't look like strawberry leaves, I use grape leaves

@Locally_Raised 2 месяца назад

Grape leaves work, too. Anything high in tannins will do--strawberry leaves, grape leaves, fig leaves, oak leaves. Those strawberry leaves were from my garden; use whatever is accessible to you.