Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented)
Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented) deliver a crisp snap with a clean, lactic tang, balanced by fragrant dill, peppery garlic, and a gentle heat from dried chiles. Slow fermentation deepens the flavor and keeps the cucumbers crunchy, making them perfect for deli-style sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or as a bright, refreshing snack straight from the jar.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour 1/2 gallon water into a large container or pot. Cover it loosely and let it sit for 24 hours so dissolved chlorine can dissipate.
- 2
Crisp the cucumbers by refrigerating them or soaking them in very cold water for 1 hour.
- 3
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt and stir to combine. Set it aside to cool.
- 4
Wash the cucumbers in cold water and remove any blossoms still attached. Quarter large cucumbers lengthwise; cut medium cucumbers in half lengthwise; leave gherkin-sized cucumbers whole.
- 5
Peel the garlic cloves and gently crush them without breaking them into fragments.
- 6
Pour the cooled salt water into a 1/2-gallon mason jar. Add the cucumbers, garlic, dill, and dried chile peppers, arranging them attractively. Pack the cucumbers tightly; they will shrink as they pickle. Fill the jar with dechlorinated water until the cucumbers are just covered to avoid overly diluting the brine.
- 7
Loosely cover the jar and leave it at room temperature; place the jar on a dish if it is full to catch any drips. Let it sit undisturbed until fermentation begins, 12 to 24 hours.
- 8
Refrigerate the pickles in the brine with a loose cover as they near the pickling stage you prefer: new, half-sour, or sour. Do not overshoot the stage, since refrigeration slows but does not stop fermentation.
- Calories 35.27 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 8.39 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 155.4 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.89 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 5.18 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 7.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 26.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 27.9 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Old World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented) is made with 6 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Dried Chile de Árbol, Fresh Dill, and Peeled Garlic. Each serving provides about 35.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Dried Chile de Árbol, Fresh Dill, Peeled Garlic, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented)?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 35.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented) healthy?
- Old-World Kosher Dill Pickles (Naturally Fermented) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 35.27 calories and 0.25 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 155.4 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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