These Paleo Whole30 Dill Pickles are easy and delicious. A healthy alternative to store bought and they take just minutes to make. Crunchy, garlicky, and so good. Made low fodmap with garlic oil!
These pickles were born out of a necessity. It's basically impossible to find a low-fodmap pickle. I actually still have not seen one in stores because garlic is pretty key to the pickle flavor. So I decided to just make my own. I can control the ingredients and they came out better than store bought. Even if you don't need them low fodmap you should try them. Have you seen some of the ingredients in a jar of pickles? Food coloring, preservatives and "natural flavors" which can mean about anything. No thank you!
These pickles have just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your house. I used coconut vinegar which is my favorite vinegar to use, but white vinegar will also work. The garlic oil is key here. Like I mentioned before, garlic is pretty crucial to pickles so I used garlic oil for all the flavor and none of the stomach problems.These are not overly salty like some brands can be. Kosher Salt is used which is a larger grain. THIS is the brand I love and always use.
All you need to do is boil the vinegar, water, garlic oil, salt, and garlic oil together then pour it over the sliced cucumbers that are in a jar with the dill and black peppercorns. Then place them in the fridge to let all the flavors soak in and enjoy. It's best to wait at least 1 day for the best flavor. They also stay so crunchy which is nice.
The best comment I got from these was my from my dad. He was over and I told him I made homemade pickles and he can try them. He got a fork and took a few and said, "These are actually good." Actually?? Apparently he did not have confidence in my pickle making skills, but ended up impressed.
These would be great in the summer months when gardens and farmers markets are over flowing with cucumbers. I made these with little baby cucumbers, but any small cucumber will work. I promise once you try these homemade pickles you won't want store bought again.
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Paleo Whole30 Dill Pickles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 ½ teaspoons black peppercorns
- 8 mini cucumbers
- ¾ cup coconut vinegar
- 1 ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil
Instructions
- Divide dill and peppercorns between the mason jars evenly. This recipe will fill 1 quart and 1 pint mason jar, but you can use 3 pints if that's what you have.
- Rinse and slice the cucumbers into thin slices, about ¼ inch thick. Place in jars, filling them, but not packing too tight.
- In a small sauce pan heat the vinegar, water, salt, and garlic oil over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Stir it to help the salt dissolve.
- Take it off the heat and pour it evenly into the jars, making sure all the cucumbers are covered. Let cool to room temperature, then place the lids on and refrigerate.
- Let sit 1 day for best flavor, but can be eaten within a couple hours.
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Terri says
Can these be canned?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Terri- I have not tried and I'm not familiar with canning. I'm sorry!
Kristin says
This looks awesome and I cannot wait to try this recipe! Is it absolutely necessary to use coconut vinegar or can another vinegar be used? Thank you for such amazing recipes!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kristin- any vinegar will work. Hope you enjoy!
Teri Stoller says
Hi jessica, I bought cucumbers to make your pickles,but forgot to buy garlic oil,I do have garlic cloves& we do not need these to be low fodmap. What should I do just add garlic cloves,do I need to add 2 TBLS of some other oil,to make up for the 2 TBLS of garlic oil? Also I forgot fresh dill, I have dried, can that be used? If possible could you please answer asap as I already bought cucs& they might not last long. Thank you!! Teri?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Teri- Yes, you can use fresh garlic. That will be delicious! I'd say a couple tablespoons if you like it garlic-y. You can use dried dill- probably 2-3 teaspoons is enough. I hope that helps and I hope you love them!
Mary says
These are delicious!! How long will the keep in the refrigerator?
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary! I've kept them up to a month, but think they would even be good longer. I'd say maybe 3 months. Mine never last that long.
Jenn says
Can apple cider vinegar or distilled vinegar be use instead of the coconut vinegar? Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jenn- Yes, definitely! Either will work. Enjoy!
Katie says
I love so many of your recipes and this is perfect for our cucumbers currently coming up in our garden! Do you have to refrigerate them or can we keep them at room temperature for storage and then refrigerate after opening? Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Katie! They are a refrigerated pickle so they will need to be kept there. I hope you try them!
Heidi says
I have all the ingredients but the garlic oil! Can you tell me how to sub minced garlic instead?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Heidi- you can just add about 1-2 cloves per jar. I hope you love them!
Heidi says
Thank you! I couldn’t wait, so I substituted. 2 T. Avocado oil + 1 T. Minced garlic. Loved them like that. I’ll try your suggestion next time. Obviously it’s a WINNING recipe, like SO MANY others of yours. Yours is my favorite paleo blog. I know I can trust your recipes to deliver. Thank you for making them available to us!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Heidi! Thanks for trying them and for the great feedback! I'm so glad you are enjoying my recipes. 🙂
Missy says
Heck yeah! I've been looking for a good pickle recipe. Currently Grillos Pickles are the only ones I'll eat.
Jessica DeMay says
I hope you love them, Missy! I haven't tried that brand.