Pickles By The Jar

There is nothing like the taste of a fresh, crunchy, homemade dill pickle. If you have never experienced this taste, I encourage you to try out the recipe below and see for yourself! The kids and I made our first batch of pickles this week, and I wanted to share with you how to make them. This recipe is how to make pickles by the jar.

This is especially convenient if you do not have a large batch of cucumbers on hand to make multiple jars at a time.

Most recipes you will find, have you making a batch of brine to use for 6-8 jars at a time. Those recipes are definitely useful when you have an abundance of cucumbers. However, if you just have a handful of cucumbers and a craving for pickles, this recipe comes in handy! You only measure out and use exactly what you need for ONE JAR.

I was first introduced to this recipe by my sweet friend Kelcee. She is married to my husband’s life long best friend since 4th grade. The recipe comes from his grandma. I have heard many stories from my husband as a child, about eating those pickles. In fact early on in our marriage, John asked me to PLEASE learn how to make those pickles. In his words he said he “lived for those pickles growing up.” 🙂

Continue reading for the printable recipe below, and be sure to check out our VLOG of the process linked at the bottom of this page!

You can find the canning pot I used here. And the canning supplies kit here. All of the other supplies I purchased at my local grocery store!

Passing down memories, traditions, and family recipes is so near and dear to my heart. I am so grateful that my kiddos love to be involved in the garden, and in the kitchen. It’s one of my favorite ways to spend quality time together. I hope that you can enjoy this recipe, and some quality time with your family too.

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Pickles By The Jar

Easy recipe to make pickles jar by jar. Small batch or large batch…Only make as much as you need!

Keyword canning, pickles

Author Tina Schoenfeldt

Equipment

• 1 Quart Mason Jar(s)
• Canning Pot & Supplies

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Pickling Cucumbers Use various sizes, and your actual number varies but typically there will be 2 pounds per quart.
• 1 Stem Fresh Dill
• 4-5 Slices White Onion
• 4-5 Cloves Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Canning Salt
• 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
• Distilled/Filtered Water

Instructions

• Sterilize your jars by placing in canning pot and heat water to almost boiling. While jars are sterilizing gather your ingredients.
• In order, place the following in each quart jar.

  1 stem dill, 2-3 slices onion, 2-4 cloves or garlic, cucumbers, 1-2 slices oinon, garlic clove, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp canning salt, 1/4 cup vinegar, and fill with water, leaving 1/2" from top of jar.
• Tighten lid and shake well.
• Loosen lid 1 turn.
• Repeat for any additional jars, and place jars in canning pot. Water should reach necks of jars, but do not cover the lids.
• Bring water to boil, after water begins to boil, remove the quarts, tighten lids and let cool on counter.
• Pickles will be ready to enjoy in approximately 3 weeks!