Old Bay Pickles

Name: Old Bay Pickles with Fresh Dill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cucumber; 1/4 cup fresh dill, loosely packed; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 cup water; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black peppercorns; 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp celery seeds; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 1 tsp maple syrup

Old Bay pickles combine fresh cucumbers and dill with a savory brine seasoned with Old Bay, garlic, and a subtle hint of maple syrup for a tangy, umami-forward snack that's ready in minutes.

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Total

15 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1 cucumber
1/4 cup fresh dill, loosely packed
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tbsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp celery seeds
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tsp maple syrup

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Instructions

1
Using a crinkle cutter, slice the cucumber into thick chips.
2
Place a layer of fresh dill in the bottom of a large glass jar.
3
Add the sliced cucumbers to the jar, followed by another layer of fresh dill.
4
Add the chopped green onions to the jar.
5
To create the brine, combine water, distilled white vinegar, chopped garlic, kosher salt, black peppercorns, Old Bay seasoning, mustard seeds, celery seeds, crushed bay leaf, and a splash of maple syrup in a measuring cup or bowl.
6
Pour the brine mixture into a small saucepan.
7
Heat the brine on the stove, stirring until the salt is completely dissolved.
8
Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
9
Seal the jar tightly and let it cool to room temperature.
10
Refrigerate for at least a few days to allow the flavors to develop before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chop garlic roughly rather than mincing—it infuses more evenly and won't disintegrate in the brine.
Use fresh dill within a day or two; dried dill works but reduces the bright, grassy notes that define this recipe.
Bring the brine to a simmer before pouring over vegetables to help flavors meld faster and achieve crispness.
Taste after 24 hours; the pickle flavor intensifies as it sits, so adjust salt or vinegar if needed early.

Substitutions

Distilled white vinegar → apple cider vinegar (slightly sweeter, earthier flavor)
Fresh dill → fresh tarragon or cilantro (different herb profile but maintains freshness)
Kosher salt → pickling salt (use same volume; avoid iodized salt which clouds brine)
Maple syrup → honey or agave (similar sweetness and balance, though honey adds floral notes)