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- 2/3 cup pickling salt or kosher salt*
- 1 gallon bottled water
- 3 lbs. pickling cucumbers (about 20)
- 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns
- 1 Tbsp. mustard seed
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 6 grape leaves (optional)***
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 5411g | |
| Calories 269 | |
| Calories from Fat 53 | 20% |
| Total Fat 6.3g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 0.94g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 92047mg | 3835% |
| Potassium 624mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 50.83g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.4g | 68% |
| Sugars 19.8g | 13% |
| Protein 9.52g | 15% |
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