Garlic Dill Pickles

🥘 Ingredients

• garlic 16 cloves
• fresh dill 16 sprigs
• whole black peppercorns 4 tsp
• mustard seeds 4 tsp
• red pepper flakes 2 tsp
• Kirby or Persian cucumbers 64 oz
• water 4 cups
• white vinegar 4 cups
• Kosher salt ¼ cup
• granulated sugar ¼ cup

1. 1

   Pack the garlic , fresh dill , whole black peppercorns , mustard seeds , and red pepper flakes evenly into your clean jars, then tightly pack the Kirby or Persian cucumbers over them.
2. 2

   In a large pot, bring the water , white vinegar , Kosher salt , and granulated sugar to a simmer until the salt and sugar dissolve.
3. 3

   Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
4. 4

   Let cool to room temperature, seal tightly, and refrigerate.