Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2011

I love these!!!I didn't have fresh dill, used dry. Also, not necessary to presoak the cucumbers in the brine. I just prepped my jars, added cucumber spears, threw in some whole peppercorns into each jar (about 1 tsp. per jar.) Added 1 tsp. chopped garlic to each jar, 1 tsp. red pepper flakes to each jar. Then pour vinegar,salt and sugar solution into each jar. The other reviewers are correct, cut the sugar down to 1/4 cup or they are too much like bread and butter pickles....I wanted mine to be more like claussen and they were! Enjoy!

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Valencia

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2011

Good taste, but they didn't stay crispy after the full 10 days - I actually liked them better when I sampled one on day 5. I would also tie up the spices in a cheesecloth or coffee filter next time to keep them from floating around.

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EGRACE1

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2011

I love these pickles! Did cut the sugar amount in half though, and they still have an initial sweet tang at first bite. So easy and so good.

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Barb

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2011

Too sweet (even though I only put in 1/2 the sugar from the recipe) and too much vinegar. Not enough salt for my palette. Good base though - just needed less vinegar and more salt.

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EMANDKYRA

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2011

My first attempt at pickles! They were good, but next time I make them I'll adjust a little to fit my preferences. I'll cut way back on the sugar and add more heat. Thanks for sharing! Very crispy and tasty!

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Minnesota_Girl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2011

Be sure to read the reviews....use less sugar.

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KAE2

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2011

I have made refrigerator pickles for years (only sweet pickles) but I wanted dills as well. I made this recipe and followed it to a T - and although the flavor was right on - the pickles were mushy and falling apart. No crispy or crunchy here.

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janeypaney32

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2011

Delicious!

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BlackBarlow

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2011

Wonderful...After reading the reviews I only put in 1 Tablepsoon of Sugar and I didn't chop the dill weed up. I also didn't use dill seed. AND I sliced my cucumbers up so they'd be chips instead of spears.

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