Pickled gherkins are a real treat, especially when flavored with the fresh flavor of dill. Read the article and experiment with different recipes, you can add different ingredients to your cucumbers to give them a sweet or spicy touch that makes them unique. Follow the steps carefully and get ready to receive compliments from your guests!
Ingrediants
Simple Pickled Gherkins with Dill
- 6 Medium sized cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon of Kosher Salt
- 300 ml of White Wine Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds
- 1 finely chopped clove of garlic
- 10 sprigs of fresh dill
Sweet Pickled Gherkins with Dill
- 1050 g of finely sliced cucumbers
- 100 g of finely sliced onion
- 175 g of diced green pepper
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 450 g of sugar
- 240 ml of White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of celery seeds
- 1 large sprig of fresh dill
Spiced Dill Pickled Gherkins
- 10 Gherkins
- 480 ml of water
- 420 ml of White Wine Vinegar
- 35 g of chopped fresh dill
- 110 g of sugar
- 8 minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon of a Spice Blend of your choice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of Dill Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon of Pink Pepper
- 3 sprigs of fresh dill
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Simple Dill Pickled Gherkins
Step 1. Blend the ingredients in a bowl
Combine the kosher salt, white wine vinegar, coriander seeds, and finely chopped garlic. Keep stirring until the salt is completely dissolved. If you wish, you can heat the brine slightly to dissolve the salt faster.
Step 2. Add 480ml of water to the brine
Mix the ingredients again.
Step 3. Remove the ends of the cucumbers opposite the stalks
The end of the cucumbers where the flower was present is characterized by a small circle of brown color. This part contains an enzyme that can make the cucumber soggy, spoiling the characteristic crunchiness of the recipe.
Step 4. Place 3 sprigs of dill in each jar, which is enough to cover the bottom
Step 5. Place the cucumbers in the two jars
Place 3 cucumbers in each jar.
Step 6. Add the remaining dill sprigs by arranging them on the cucumbers
Step 7. Pour the brine into the jars
Make sure the cucumbers in both jars are completely submerged in the brine. If not, add the amount of water needed to cover them.
Step 8. Seal the jars securely
Tightly screw the lids onto the jars.
Step 9. Store them in the refrigerator
Place the jars in the refrigerator overnight and consume them within a month.
Step 10. Serve them
At any time of the day you can enjoy the delicious flavor of these simple dill pickled gherkins.
Method 2 of 3: Sweet Pickled Gherkins with Dill
Step 1. Finely slice the cucumbers
Remove the end where the flower was present, the one with a small brown circle, for an excellent result. Then slice them lengthwise into thin pieces.
Step 2. In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers, onions, peppers and salt
Choose a bowl with a lid and cut the onions into slices of about 2.5 cm. Mix and blend the ingredients carefully.
Step 3. Let the mixture sit for an hour
After that, remove the excess liquids by draining the ingredients.
Step 4. In a saucepan, heat the sugar, vinegar, and celery seeds over medium-high heat
Mix the ingredients from time to time and make sure the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 5. Pour the sugar mixture over the cucumbers
Step 6. Add the sprig of fresh dill
Step 7. Wait for the cucumbers to cool to room temperature
Step 8. Refrigerate for two days
Cover the bowl with the lid and place it in the refrigerator.
Step 9. Serve
Enjoy cucumbers on their own or with your favorite snack. You can keep them for up to two weeks.
Method 3 of 3: Spiced Dill Pickled Gherkins
Step 1. Remove the ends of the cucumbers opposite the stalks
The end of the cucumbers where the flower was present is characterized by a small circle of brown color. This part contains an enzyme that can make the cucumber soggy, spoiling the characteristic crunchiness of the recipe.
Step 2. Mix the ingredients in a large bowl
Combine the cucumbers, water, white wine vinegar, chopped fresh dill, sugar, chopped garlic, coarse salt, spices, dill seeds, and pink pepper.
Step 3. Mix the ingredients
Stir carefully to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Step 4. Let the ingredients sit for up to two hours at room temperature
During this time the sugar and salt will dissolve completely.
Step 5. Transfer the cucumbers to three 750ml glass jars
Choose wide-mouthed pots and distribute the cucumbers as evenly as possible.
Step 6. Pour the brine into the jars
The cucumbers will need to be completely submerged in the liquid.
Step 7. Insert a sprig of dill into each jar
This will intensify the delicious aroma.
Step 8. Seal the jars
Screw the lids on securely.
Step 9. Store them in the refrigerator
Cucumbers should rest in the refrigerator for at least 10 days before being consumed. After the necessary time they can be kept for up to one month.
Step 10. Serve them
Enjoy your cucumbers in or alongside your next sandwich.
Advice
- Adjust the amount of dill according to the degree of flavoring you want to give your pickled cucumbers.
- The longer you let the cucumbers marinate, the more intense the flavor of the recipe will be.
- You can customize your cucumbers with the spices and ingredients you love most. For example, try adding extra garlic cloves, cucumber seeds, black pepper or a few slices of onion.
- Add more sugar to combine sweetness and dill. As with any other recipe, don't be afraid to taste your blend of ingredients to make sure you get the flavor you want, and that no corrections need to be made.
- Have fun! How much fun you enjoy the results in the kitchen will certainly be better.
- If you have high blood pressure, reduce the amount of added salt from 1 1/2 tablespoons to 1 tablespoons.
