This Canned Sour Pickles recipe combines fresh Kirby cucumbers with a flavorful homemade pickling spice blend, delivering the perfect crunchy, tangy pickle. The blend of black peppercorns, mustard seeds, allspice, and cinnamon gives these sour pickles a deliciously spiced kick. Adding dill and garlic is optional, but highly recommended for extra flavor. These sour pickles are perfect for snacking, serving alongside sandwiches, or adding to your favorite dishes.
Canned Sour Pickles and Pickling Spice Recipe
Course: CondimentCuisine: American12
servings20
minutes10
minutes10
kcalA tangy and flavorful recipe for homemade sour pickles, preserved with a blend of aromatic pickling spices for a perfect balance of zest and crunch.
Ingredients
- For the Pickling Spice:
3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
4 teaspoons allspice
1 cinnamon stick, crumbled
- For the Sour Pickles:
3 3/4 pounds Kirby cucumbers, scrubbed
1/2 cup Kosher salt or 1/3 cup pickling salt
2 1/2 cups distilled white or apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons pickling spice (from above or store-bought)
Optional: Fresh dill sprigs and garlic cloves for added flavor
Directions
Notes
- Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 300mg
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 0g
These Canned Sour Pickles are a perfect combination of tangy, crunchy, and spiced flavors. With the homemade pickling spice blend, you’ll enjoy the robust flavor that enhances any meal. Serve them as a snack, side, or topping on sandwiches. Once you've tried making your own sour pickles, you'll never want store-bought again!
