Canning/Bottling Dill Pickles

This is one of the easiest ways to can/bottle Cucumbers/Dill Pickles. I usually start running short on time this time of year so this pickle packet (Mrs. Wages Kosher Dill Pickles, I found them at our local grocery store but you could buy them on line also.) works well and there are other brands you can buy I’ve tried some of them too. Using a prepared packet saves me time! I’ve made them with the sprig of dried dill with pearl onions and spices etc. but these turn out just as good for us.

Canning/Bottling Supplies I Used:

*Water Bath Canner with Canning Basket/Rack, follow the directions on your canner of how to fill with water etc.
*Canning Jars and Rims, sterilized, I used wide mouth pint canning jars make sure your jars are made for canning!
*Stainless Steel Stock Pot, making sure it is stainless steel
*Canning Lids follow directions on package for canning lids or Ball Blue Book for canning
*Canning Tongs/Lifter
*Magnet Tool, helps with picking up canning lids to keep them sterile
*Silicone Oven Mitts
*Mrs. Wages Kosher Pickle Packet, follow the directions on the packages and make sure you look at the altitude information for your altitude for processing time.
*Vinegar with 5 percent acidity, this is very important to have the right Acidity for food safety
*Water
*Freshly Picked Cucumbers Blemish free and not overgrown, cleaned and sliced in desired shape
* Blue Book on canning for canning questions you might have. You can find one here. or at Wal mart etc.

Follow the directions exactly on the Kosher Pickle Packet and your Canner and use the Ball Blue Book for any questions you might have. If you are new to canning or not so new it is always good to refresh our memories on canning. See the links below for canning instructions.

Keep your canning area clean and neat and organized so the process of Canning/Bottling goes smoothly and safely.

You will need more information on making these pickles see your local extension service this is the one for where we live Utah State Canning Guide and USU Extension and here is some information on the right variety of cucumbers to use cucumbers and Colorado State extension making pickles

Be sure to follow all the food safety rules and instructions carefully and you should have great success.