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Sous Vide Dill Pickles

Name: Sous Vide Dill Pickles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 1660 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 12 pounds pickling cucumbers; 6 cloves garlic; 6 heads (flowers) dill; 4 cups water; 2 cups white vinegar; 0.5 cup kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon alum

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These sous vide dill pickles are deliciously crunchy and will last at least a year. People are always asking me when I’m going to make them again. I’d say this recipe makes enough to fill a gallon-sized jar; however, I alter it to accommodate the number of fresh cucumbers I have.

Submitted by maskys

Updated on January 17, 2025

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Additional Time:

1 day 1 hr

Total Time:

1 day 3 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

20

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Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

12 pounds pickling cucumbers
6 cloves garlic
6 heads (flowers) dill
4 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
½ cup kosher salt
½ teaspoon alum powder

Directions

Layer cucumbers, garlic, and dill in a resealable plastic bag. Combine water, vinegar, kosher salt, and alum in a liquid measure; pour into the bag and seal securely.
Immerse the bag in a heat-proof container of water with a sous vide cooker. Set the temperature to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
Remove the bag and set aside to cool, about 1 hour. Transfer pickles and brine to a jar and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Tips

To make these "sunny dills" without a sous vide cooker, fill a gallon-sized jar with cucumbers, garlic, dill, and brine. Cover tightly and store in the sun for three days — or four days if it's cloudy.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

43	Calories
0g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 43
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 2297mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 405mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.