Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home
Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home deliver a crisp snap with a bright, tangy brine layered with garlic, coriander, and peppercorn warmth. Flowering dill infuses a fresh, herbal aroma that balances the salt and gentle funk of natural fermentation. Serve alongside sandwiches, barbecue, or charcuterie boards when you want a refreshing, crunchy accent.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 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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- 65
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the water, salt, and garlic in a large saucepan. Add the cloves, bay leaves, coriander seeds, and peppercorns. Stir until the salt is dissolved. Warm over low heat for just a few minutes to bring the water to room temperature. The water should not be warm.
- 2
Choose a jar or crock large enough to hold the cucumbers, spices, and some brine. Lay some dill flowers on the bottom and add a few cucumbers on top. Continue with alternating layers of dill and cucumbers, finishing with a layer of dill. Pour the pickling brine into the crock. Gently tap or shake the crock to release any air bubbles. Set a small ramekin on the pickles to weigh them down and keep them below the surface of the brine. Add more brine on top and cover the crock. Save any extra brine to use during fermentation.
- 3
Set the crock to ferment at a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees F (18 to 24 degrees C). Let the pickles ferment for a week, checking daily to ensure they stay submerged; add more brine if needed. Small bubbles may appear; this is a normal sign of fermentation.
- 4
After about eight days, skim off the foam. Taste a pickle for flavor and crunch. You can keep fermenting for a couple more days or, if you like them as they are, move the pickles to a large jar. Fill the jar with the brine from fermentation. Cover and store the finished pickles in the refrigerator.
- Calories 36.83 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 8.7 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.06 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 195.42 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.24 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 11.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 40.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 30.52 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.43 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.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crock Fermented Dill Pickles at Home is made with 9 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Coriander Seed, Cucumber, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 36.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Coriander Seed, Cucumber, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Dill. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home?
- 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 36.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home healthy?
- Crock-Fermented Dill Pickles at Home has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 36.83 calories and 0.31 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 195.42 mg (9% 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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