Pickled Cucumbers Recipe

Pickled Cucumbers Recipe

By Donna Maltz

Pickled Cucumbers

Simple, tangy, and naturally probiotic-rich fermented pickles.

Ingredients

  • 3 cucumbers
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh dill (or pickling spices)
  • 1 Tbsp. sea salt
  • 4 Tbsp. whey (or an extra 1 Tbsp. salt)
  • 1 cup filtered water (plus lemon/lime juice, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Wash and slice cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds. Place in a wide-mouth mason jar.
  2. Combine: Combine remaining ingredients (garlic, dill, salt, whey/salt, water, lemon/lime juice) and pour over the cucumbers.
  3. Fill: Top off with liquid to 1 inch below the top of the jar.
  4. Ferment: Cover loosely with a plastic lid. Keep at room temperature for 2-3 days.
  5. Store: Tighten the lid and transfer to the refrigerator. Enjoy!