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jimmy john's pickle
Mary Kelly

Jimmy John's Pickle Recipe

Now, let me take you through my cooking journey. I stumbled upon the glorious recipe for Jimmy John's pickles purely by accident.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Chill 1 day
Total Time 1 day 11 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of white distilled vinegar
  • 2 cups of filtered water
  • ¼ cup of organic cane sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt
  • 4 cloves of garlic sliced in half
  • 12 to 14 Persian cucumbers or 8 to 10 small pickling cucumbers
  • 2 teaspoons of whole mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons of whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds
  • 1 bay leaf per jar

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Jars

Method
 

  1. Make sure your jars are completely clean and sterilized. This helps with preservation.
  2. Slice them to your liking. You can make them spears or rounds; either way, ensure they're even to guarantee uniform pickling.
  3. Combine the vinegar, filtered water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil. Make sure everything is dissolved.
  4. Place the prepared cucumbers in the jars. Tuck in the garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds, bay leaves, and fresh dill sprigs.
  5. Once the brine is hot, pour it over the cucumbers, ensuring they're fully submerged. Leave a little bit of headspace at the top.
  6. Seal the jars tightly. Allow them to cool at room temperature, then transfer them to the refrigerator. This allows the pickles to properly ferment and develop that incredible flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal

Notes

  • Use Fresh Cucumbers: Freshness matters. Bruised or old cucumbers won’t give you the same satisfying crunch.
  • Experiment with Spices: While I’ve listed classic spices, feel free to add others like red pepper flakes for a kick.
  • Don't Rush: Give the pickles time to marinate. While they are good after a day, they taste even better after a few days.
  • Store in the Right Conditions: Keep them refrigerated and sealed tightly. This ensures longevity and flavor retention.
  • Label Your Jars: If you make multiple flavors, label them! It simplifies grabbing the right jar later.

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