Two simple ways to prepare pickled dill for the winter

There are several ways to prepare dill for the winter. Basically, it is dried, but in this case, even with proper drying, most of the aroma evaporates. This will not happen if you ferment dill for the winter.

First way

This sourdough option is suitable if you want to preserve as much fresh greens as possible. You can also ferment the stems, of course, if they have not yet turned yellow or dried out. Remove only the roots, umbrellas and rinse the dill in running water. There is no need to dry anything, just cut the dill, along with the stems, and place it in clean jars. Do not compact the dill, but simply shake the jar. Prepare brine for 1 liter jar of chopped dill:

• 0.5 l. water;
• 2 tbsp. l salt.

Boil the brine and dissolve the salt in it. If desired, you can add chopped garlic or peppercorns. Then cool the brine and pour it over the dill.

Cover the jar with a gauze cloth and leave for 2-3 at room temperature.

After this, close the jar with a nylon lid and put it in a cool place.

Second way

This is the “dry salting” method, or dill in its own juice.Only dill sprigs, without thick stems, are suitable for this method.

Sort through the dill, separate the stems from the branches, and rinse the branches under cold water. At this point you need to dry the branches, or at least shake off the water well from them.

Cut the dill as you usually cut it into salads. Sprinkle with salt and stir, crushing the greens a little. This method is similar to cabbage ambassador, only the greens are much more tender. Some housewives prefer to pickle dill directly in jars, adding salt and herbs in layers. There is not much difference in this, and do what is convenient for you.

Fill the jar with dill and compact it as tightly as possible. You can even use a wooden pestle for compacting. The dill will release some juice, and if there is any air left in it, it may go bad.

Close the jar with a nylon lid and place it immediately in a cold cellar or refrigerator. Dry salted dill is stored in a cool place for at least 6 months, or even more.

Watch the video on how to pickle fresh dill for the winter: