Sous Vide Dill Pickles Recipe

Step 1

For the Brine

Step 2

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the sugar and salt dissolve.

Step 3

For the Pickles

Step 4

Preheat the water bath to 140°F (60°C).

Step 5

Place the cucumber spears, onions and fresh dill into two 1-pint Mason jars, leaving some room at the top. Add the peppercorns and coriander seeds. Fill the jar with enough brine to cover the vegetables while still leaving some space at the top.

Step 6

Screw the lid on the jar until it's finger tight, basically until you feel medium resistance when tightening using only your fingertips. This will allow some air to escape during the sous vide process and help prevent breakage. Place the jar in the water bath and cook for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 7

For more information on the cooking times you can read my detailed article which addresses why is there a range in sous vide cooking times.

Step 8

Once the pickles are cooked, remove the Mason jar from the water bath and let cool on the counter or in a room-temperature water bath. Place in the refrigerator and use as desired.