Description
Recreate the iconic crunch and tang of Claussen pickles at home with this easy copycat Claussen pickle recipe. Using fresh cucumbers, garlic, dill, and a cold brine method, these homemade Claussen pickles stay crisp, flavorful, and preservative-free. Perfect for sandwiches, snacking, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 small pickling cucumbers
- 4–5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4–5 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt (non-iodized)
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup cold filtered water
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice into spears or leave whole.
- In a bowl, combine cold water, vinegar, and pickling salt until dissolved.
- Place garlic, dill, and spices in a clean jar.
- Pack cucumbers snugly into the jar.
- Pour brine over cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate for 3–5 days before tasting.
- Adjust seasoning or add spices after tasting if desired.
Notes
- Keep cucumbers fully submerged to prevent spoilage.
- Use small, firm cucumbers for the best crunch.
- Brine can be reused for small batches, but adjust salt and vinegar.
- Fermentation time can be adjusted for flavor intensity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pickle spear
- Calories: 5kcal
- Sodium: 210mg
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g