Name: Ginger-Dill Pickles
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes, plus cooling time
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced legthwise; 4 garlic cloves, halved; 2 cups white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 10 Persian cucumbers, quartered; 12 sprigs dill

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These herbaceous pickles combine spicy ginger with bright dill. Although cucumbers are classic, cherry tomatoes or green beans would also work well in this brine.

Cooks' Note

Pickles can be chilled in a resealable container for up to 3 weeks.

Recipe information

Total Time
25 minutes, plus cooling time
Yield
8 cups

Ingredients

1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced legthwise

4 garlic cloves, halved

2 cups white wine vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons coriander seeds

10 Persian cucumbers, quartered

12 sprigs dill

Preparation

Step 1
Bring ginger, garlic, vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
Step 2
Place cucumbers and dill in a heatproof resealable container or jar (divide among several containers if necessary). Pour hot brining liquid over cucumbers and dill. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.