"Feeling a little lazy and not wanting to can, I was looking for a good recipe for chilled dill pickles, but couldn't quite find the exact recipe I wanted so I have adapted a recipe from Group Recipes and Epicurious to fit my needs. It's slightly sweet with the lovely taste of dill. I hope this fits your needs too! :) Cooking time is marinating time. Thank you for the inspiration coconutlime and Amelia Saltsman!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 lbs small pickling cucumbers, sliced 1/4-1/2-inch thick (or regular cucumbers-may cut into spears also)
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4 garlic cloves, sliced
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4 sprigs fresh dill (optional)
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2 cups cold water
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1/2 teaspoon celery seed
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3 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon dill seed
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2 cups white distilled vinegar
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1 cup sugar (or 1 1/2 cups depending on sweetness you desire)
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1 tablespoon mustard seeds
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less depending on heat level you desire)
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1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn (optional)