Ingredients:

  • 4 cups distilled water
  • 4 cups white distilled vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1/2 cup (150g) kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 6 cloves (18g) garlic, smashed
  • 4 tbsp (12g) fresh dill heads or sprigs
  • 1 tbsp (10g) whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp (12g) yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp (2g) red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the distilled water, white distilled vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar.
  2. Place over medium-high heat and whisk continuously, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved.
  3. Stir in the smashed garlic, peppercorns, and mustard seeds; simmer for exactly 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat immediately.
  5. Stir in the fresh dill sprigs and red pepper flakes during the last 30 seconds of residual heat.