Real Pickles

These are "real" pickles because they are alive and a fermented product that are full of enzymes and good, happy bacteria.

Total Time

15min

4.7

3 Ratings

Author: Kraut Source

Servings:

Ingredients

•

Kirby Cucumbers

or Small Persian Cucumbers

•

2 Tbsp

Sea Salt

•

2 sprigs

Fresh Dill

•

1 Tbsp

Mustard Seeds

•

1/4

Onion

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Bay Leaf

•

5 cloves

Garlic

•

1 Tbsp

Loose Tea Leaves

Cooking Instructions

Bring 3 ½ cups of filtered water to a boil. Pour into a bowl and dissolve the Sea Salt (2 Tbsp) in water. Allow the brine to cool completely.

Trim off 1⁄4 inch (6 mm) from the blossom end of the Kirby Cucumbers (6) .

Combine the Mustard Seeds (1 Tbsp) , Fresh Dill (2 sprigs) , Bay Leaf (1) , thinly slice the Onion (1/4) , and peel the Garlic (5 cloves) and place into the bottom of the Mason jar.

Pack in the cucumbers.

Add the Loose Tea Leaves (1 Tbsp) . Cover cucumbers with the salt brine until it reaches about one inch (2.5 cm) above the shoulder of the Mason jar.

Place your Kraut Source system onto the jar.

Your real pickles are ready in about 7 – 10 days.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

FAT

0.3 g

PROTEIN

1.8 g

CARBS

9.8 g