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Fresh cut pickle shears in a pickling jar with dill, chili peppers, and seasonings in front of a greenery background
Created by: Pit Boss Kitchen

Homemade Cold Brine Pickles

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  • 10 Servings
  • 10 minutes Prep Time
  • 10 minutes Cook Time

A pickle a day! (Or, whatever that phrase is)

This is for all those barbecue guests who insist on having something green amongst their plate of brisket and pulled pork. And what's more green and better paired with BBQ than pickles?! In this recipe, we show you how to make a homemade cold brine so you can pickle all your favorite veggies. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon white distilled vinegar
  • 1/3 cup pickling spice
  • 3/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 quarts ice water

Tools

  • Pickling Jar

Directions

  • Add vinegar, pickling spice, salt, and sugar to a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid into the iced water. Chill the brine until it reaches 40°F.
  • Add chilled brine to a jar with cucumbers and other add-ins like dill leaves and peeled garlic cloves. Note: Use a container that will hold the cucumbers, dill, and any other flavoring wanted plus 2 inches of additional surface space to cover with brine.
  • Place in fridge to pickle. Allow 24-36 hours for cut cucumbers and 3-5 days for whole cucumbers before enjoying!

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