Dill Pickles

Name: Dill Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 pounds cucumbers (cut lengthwise into quarters); 6 tbsp canning salt; 4 1/2 cups water; 4 cups vinegar; Organic Black Tea (we use this brand) (1 bag per jar); Fresh dill (2 heads per jar); 3 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 14 whole peppercorns

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Step 1

Wash and drain cucumbers, then slice. Combine salt, water, and vinegar in a large sauce pot and bring to a boil.

Step 2

To each quart jar add 2 heads of dill, contents of 1 bag of black tea (not the bag itself), 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, and 2 peppercorns. Pack cucumbers into hot jars and cover with vinegar mix, leave a 1/4" headspace.

Step 3

Remove air bubbles with a plastic canning knife, add additional liquid if needed. Wipe rims, then place and tighten 2-piece lids. Process 20 minutes in a water bath canner.