Russian Pickles
These quick and easy Russian Pickles (малосольные огурцы) are super crunchy, popular across all Eastern European cultures. Refrigerator pickles that are crunchy every time, no canning or cooking required! Dill pickles anybody can make.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1kg) cucumbers (Kirby or Eastern European pickles)
- fresh dill (including dill flowers)
- 1 litre water
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare - wash cucumbers and cut off the ends. Cut garlic head in quarters or separate into garlic cloves.
- 2
Place - put the cucumbers into a large bowl or stuff into mason jars. Add garlic and fresh dill.
- 3
Boil - bring water to a boil and mix in salt.
- 4
Infuse - carefully pour salty boiling water over the pickle mixture, ensure it's covered.
- 5
Cool - place on the countertop for 24 hours, the color will change and brine becomes cloudier. Place in refrigerator.
- 6
Enjoy - keep refrigerated and enjoy within 1 week.
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