How To Make Homemade Pickles

You can pickle almost anything. Pickling is exactly what it sounds like: sticking your veggie of choice in a jar of brine and letting it sit for a couple of days to a few months. The result is a crunchy, savory snack. Dill pickles in particular are super easy to make at home! Instead of using a traditional canning method, this TikToker shared a quick and easy version that requires just a few steps — no special canning equipment or techniques are needed!

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The technique is called refrigerator pickling. Simply cut your cucumbers into spears and place them in a mason jar or other heatproof container with an air-tight lid. Add a cup and a half of apple cider vinegar, a handful of dill, sea salt, and peppercorn to taste, lemon juice, maple syrup, and hot water. Close the lid and pop the jar into the fridge. They’ll be transformed into pickles overnight!

Pickles are great for your gut and your health in general and taste so delicious when added to your favorite dish! Put them on top of your special veggie sandwich, or have them as a side dish at the dinner party. The best thing about them is that you can customize them as you want to and use your favorite spices to get the ultimate flavors. The next time you have a craving for pickles, try out this super quick, yummy, full-of-flavor recipe. Have them all on their own or with your favorite vegan dinner!

The age-old art of pickling is a good one to familiarize yourself with because pickles are healthy, they are a great way to cut back on food waste, and you can easily customize them to your palate. This recipe for Cucumbers Małosolne: Polish Pickles by Lilia Jankowska gives you a basic take on your classic dill pickle, and from this foundation – the sky is the limit. If you’re a fan of pickling and fermented foods, check out this Master Guide of Materials You Need to Make Homemade Fermented Vegetables and these 5 Gut-Friendly Fermented Foods From Different Asian Regions!

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