Claussen Pickles

Elevate your homemade pickle game with this Claussen-style pickles recipe, a crisp and tangy delight that captures the essence of deli-quality cucumbers right from your kitchen. Made with fresh Kirby cucumbers, fragrant dill, and a flavorful brine infused with garlic, mustard seeds, coriander, and a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes, these pickles are as vibrant in taste as they are simple to prepare. With no cooking required and just 20 minutes of prep, this refrigerator pickle recipe ensures that each crunchy bite is packed with bold, well-balanced flavors. Perfect as a snack, sandwich topping, or side dish, these homemade pickles are ready to enjoy in as little as 48 hours, with flavor that deepens beautifully over a week. Embrace the joy of DIY pickling and savor the freshness of these classic, garlicky dill pickles anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers
• 4 sprigs Fresh dill
• 6 whole Garlic cloves
• 8 cups Water
• 1 cup White vinegar
• 6 tablespoons Pickling salt
• 2 teaspoons Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 whole Bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Wash the Kirby cucumbers thoroughly and trim the ends slightly to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

Slice the cucumbers into spears or leave them whole, depending on your preference.

Step 3

Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves to release their flavor.

Step 4

In a large pot, combine water, white vinegar, and pickling salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the salt is fully dissolved. Remove the pot from heat and let the brine cool to room temperature.

Step 5

In a clean, sterilized glass jar (or multiple jars), layer the cucumbers, dill sprigs, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6

Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of the jar.

Step 7

Seal the jar tightly with a lid and place it in the refrigerator.

Step 8

Allow the pickles to ferment and absorb flavors for at least 48 hours before tasting. For the best results, let them sit for 5-7 days.

Step 9

Once ready, enjoy your homemade Claussen-style pickles! Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3187.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	250.9

Total Fat 3.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 34970.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 9.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378.9mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1706.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.6%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 70.6%