claussen cousins

my love affair with Claussen Kosher Dills goes way back. my Aunt Janelle is to thank for introducing me to these and she is, quite possibly, the pickle fairy. the day i had my first Claussen KD was a fabulous day in my little Laura life. i was about 5 years old, and was hanging out with Alonna, i snapped straight into that tangy vinegared delight and I never once looked back. 

between '89 and '93 if you had asked Alonna or I, we would have both placed Claussen pickles on our top-three foods list. Her other top contenders were 1. ice cream and 2. popcorn. The best part is that we used to fight over who got the biggest pickle.  funny? yes. a joke? no.

pickles 

claussen cousins

pickles part deux 

budding pickle enthusiasts + fair hair

the claussen clones were super easy to make, crispy and delicious. of course, i'll always still keep a jar of the real thing in the fridge.

CLAUSSEN DILL PICKLE CLONES
1 lb cucumbers
1/3 cup minced onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/2 cup fresh dill
1 1/2 quarts water
2 cups cider vinegar
1/2 cup canning salt


Slice cucumbers lengthwise into quarters; add to sterilized jars along with the dill. Boil liquids and seasonings to dissolve the salt & then cool the mixture. Pour over pickles and seal lids and refrigerate.They can keep for up to a year.