Easy Homemade Fermented Cucumber Dill Pickles (Video)

Ingredienti

• 1300 g cucumbers (pickling or Kirby)
• 1400 g water (clean drinkable)
• 54 g salt (pure non-iodized)
• 8 each garlic cloves (optional)
• 4 g mustard seeds (optional)
• 4 g black peppercorns (optional)
• 1/2 bunch dill blossom or fresh dill (optional)

Preparazione

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   prep ingredients and equipment: Wash the cucumbers under cold running water. Place a large properly cleaned 3L Glass jar or plastic bucket onto the scales and zero the weight. If you do things in gallons then use a 1-gallon container. Make sure to wash the container, your hands and utensils properly to avoid any unwanted bacteria from joining the party.

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   place into container: Add the cucumbers so that they neatly fill the container.

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   take note of total weight: Fill the container up with water taking note of the total weight of the ingredients and the water.

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   calculate salt needed: Multiply that number by 0.02. That is the amount of salt needed in the recipe. Pour the water out into a jug or container and mix in the salt until fully dissolved along with the garlic, mustard seeds and dill blossom. Now you have the brine.

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   making brine: Pour this brine back into the vessel with cucumbers and place a small plate on top or a plastic bag filled with water. This is to make sure the cucumbers stay submerged in the brine.

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   fermenting and monitoring process: Close the container with a lid, leaving 4cm or 2 inches room at the top of the vessel, and let the cucumbers ferment at room temperature (21°C or 69°F°) for 5 to 12 days or until you are happy with their taste.