These fermented garlic and dill pickles were surprisingly easy to make, and are full of vitamins, enzymes, and rich probiotic cultures. I love pickles, so this post is kind of a big deal for me. They are one of my favorite sugar free snack options. Plus, the sour flavor helps me control sugar cravings.
However, fermenting food kind of freaks me out, even though I have done it before. I mean you are basically letting food spoil in a way that’s healthy and grows beneficial bacteria. Although I eat a lot of fermented food, it’s usually bought already made from the grocery store, which can get pricey. So, I used the Perfect Pickler Kit, to help me out, which comes with very clear and detailed directions. This kit also comes with a lid and air-lock which attaches to your one quart wide mouth mason jar. Since microbes require an airless environment, the air-lock allows gasses to escape and seals out airborne microbes. It also seals in the odors for a delicious tasting pickle.
Here is what it looks like with my dill pickles:
Helpful Tip: Keep in mind these are not shelf stable pickles and will need to be stored in the refrigerator. They remain fresh for months. If cucumbers soften, they can be turned into relish.
- 3-4 pickling cucumber chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp pickling spices (penzys)
- 2 tbsp of fresh dill or 4-5 sprigs
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 2 cups of water
- Perfect Pickler Kit
- wide mouth mason jar (1 quart)
- Wash perfect pickler components in warm soapy water.
- Chop pickling cucumbers into thick slices and add to mason jar.
- Then add garlic, pickling spices, and fresh dill.
- Using filtered water, create salt water brine and fill to 2 inches from top.
- Then add overflow cup from kit on top of pickles.
- Then add mason jar lid and attach air lock to lid.
- Let it sit for 4 days at room temperature, best results work at 70 F (21C).
- After 4 days, taste test to see if right taste and firmness.
- If tastes good, store in the refrigerator. If it needs more time, let it stay at room temperature longer.
Disclaimer: Perfect Pickler has not paid me for this review, or sent this product to review. This is my honest opinion and this product was given as a gift from my amazing mom. (See Mom I’m using it!)