Tangy Dill Pickle Spears Preserves

Tangy Dill Pickle Spears Preserves are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will leave your taste buds craving for more. This recipe is perfect for those who love the tangy and sour taste of pickles. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this dish in no time.

Ingredients:

- 2 lbs. pickling cucumbers
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup pickling salt
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. dill seeds
- 2 tbsp. mustard seeds
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

1. Wash the cucumbers and cut them into spears. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, combine the vinegar, water, pickling salt, sugar, dill seeds, mustard seeds, garlic, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
3. Add the cucumber spears to the pot and bring back to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
6. Using tongs, transfer the cucumber spears to sterilized jars.
7. Pour the pickling liquid over the cucumbers, making sure to cover them completely.
8. Seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature.
9. Store the jars in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
Tangy Dill Pickle Spears Preserves are a beautiful and vibrant green color with a crisp texture. The flavor is tangy, sour, and slightly sweet, with a hint of dill and mustard. These pickles are perfect as a snack or as a side dish to any meal.
Type of Dish: Pickle Preserves
Main Ingredients: Pickling cucumbers, white vinegar, dill seeds