Making Dill Pickles

Step 5 Process sealed jars in the boiling water bath.

Process quart jars for 15 minutes.
a. It's suggested to use a rack to keep jars from touching canner bottom and to permit heat circulation; we didn't have the right size rack, so we didn't do this.
b. It's suggested to put jars into a canner that contains simmering water. We just used the three biggest and heaviest pots we had.
c. After adding jars, add boiling water to bring water 1 to 2 inches above jar tops. We couldn't get water above the jar tops, but comments I read online said this wasn't necessary.
d. Bring water to a rolling boil. Set timer and process for recommended time.
e. Remove jars from canner immediately after timer sounds.
f. Cool for 12-24 hours on a rack or towel. Or on the counter, as you see here.
g. Do not retighten screw bands after processing.
h. After jars are cooled, remove screw bands, wipe jars, label and date.
i. Store jars in a cool, dark place.
j. For best quality, use within one year.

Comments

[rosleigh223]

has anyone used dill weed from the spice rack? i cant seem to find any fresh dill. even my grocery store dont carry fresh dill. i have always used fresh. What to do.

[kewpiedoll99]

I've used fresh and I've used dried - both are fine. I'd recommend using a bit extra of the dried (maybe 1-1/2 x what you'd use of fresh).

[firefyter-emt]

You really need to submerge those jars under at least 1"- 2" of water you know..

[Suppafly]

Do you have to take the screw bands off? Once you test the seal, couldn't you put the screw band back on to ensure that you don't break the seal later?