The ONLY pickle video you need to watch.
The ONLY pickle video you need to watch. is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 30 calories per serving. Recipe by LifebyMikeG on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $2.10 total, $0.53 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Kirby Cucumbers (washed, ends trimmed; can be left whole or sliced if large)
- 4 cloves Garlic Cloves (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Weed (chopped; dried dill weed works as well)
- 1 cup White Vinegar (plain distilled white vinegar, 5% acidity)
- 1 cup Water (filtered or tap)
- 4 tbsp Kosher Salt (for brine; can use sea salt)
- 4 tbsp Granulated Sugar (balances acidity; can reduce for less sweetness)
- 1 small Red Onion (thinly sliced; optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
Prepare Cucumbers
Wash the cucumbers, trim the ends, and slice any that are larger than 2 inches into ¼‑inch rounds; leave smaller cucumbers whole.
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Pack the Jar
Place the cucumbers into the 32‑oz mason jar, add the sliced garlic, onion, and dill weed, arranging them loosely but tightly enough to fit.
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Make the Brine
In a saucepan combine 1 cup water, 1 cup white vinegar, 4 tbsp kosher salt, and 4 tbsp granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve, then remove from heat.
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Temperature: Boiling
Add Brine to Jar
Carefully pour the hot brine over the packed cucumbers, covering them completely. Use a spoon to press down any floating pieces so they stay submerged.
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Cool and Refrigerate
Let the jar sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to cool, then seal the lid tightly and place the jar in the refrigerator. Allow at least 24 hours before serving; flavor improves each day.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 30
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 7 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Last updated: April 18, 2026








