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- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water.
- Trim off the blossom end of the cucumber, which contains enzymes that can soften the pickles.
4. Layering Your Ingredients
- Place a layer of dill at the bottom of your crock or barrel.
- Add a few cloves of garlic and a teaspoon of mustard seeds.
- Place the cucumbers in the container, packing them tightly.
- Repeat the layering process until all cucumbers are in the container.
- Optionally, add a few black peppercorns, coriander seeds, and a bay leaf for added flavor.
5. Adding the Brine
- Pour the cool brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- Place a clean plate or a lid that fits inside the crock/barrel on top of the cucumbers, then weigh it down with a clean, heavy object (like a stone or a sealed bag of water).
6. The Fermentation Process
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