Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles
Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles deliver a crisp snap with bright, briny tang balanced by fragrant dill and plenty of garlicky punch. Peppercorns add a gentle spice while a whisper of red chile gives a subtle heat, letting the cucumber’s freshness shine. Serve alongside sandwiches, grilled meats, or charcuterie boards when you want a crunchy, refreshing counterpoint.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles, 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
- 7 / 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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- 64
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cucumbers in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Check a 1 gallon glass or ceramic container for cracks and the ring for rust; discard if damaged.
- 3
Immerse the container in simmering water until the pickles are ready.
- 4
Wash the new, unused lid and ring in warm, soapy water and set aside until you are ready to store the pickles in the refrigerator.
- 5
Combine 4 quarts water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- 6
Meanwhile, drain the cucumbers, trim the ends, and cut a slit in the sides with a small, sharp knife.
- 7
Place several dill stalks, 1/2 the garlic cloves, about 10 peppercorns, and 1 to 2 slices of chile pepper in the bottom of the sterilized container; arrange 1/2 the cucumbers on top.
- 8
Repeat the layers with the remaining dill, garlic, peppercorns, chile pepper, and cucumbers.
- 9
Pour the boiling hot brine over the cucumbers to cover.
- 10
Place a small plate on top to keep the cucumbers submerged.
- 11
Store in a cool place until the pickles have fermented to your liking, 4 to 10 days, depending on the temperature.
- 12
Remove the plate, cover the container, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Calories 35.87 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 8.04 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 145.57 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.37 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.19 g --
- Added Sugars 3.97 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 12.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 25.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 27.65 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.34 mg Moderate 14%
- 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
Ukrainian Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles is made with 7 ingredients and serves 40. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 35.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Fresh Dill, Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 35.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles healthy?
- Ukrainian-Style Garlic Dill Fermented Pickles has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 35.87 calories and 0.18 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 145.57 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.97 g (8% 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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