Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly and snip off the blossom end stem. Set aside. Combine the salt and water in a pitcher and stir until the salt has dissolved.
Place the peppercorns, pepper flakes, garlic, dill seed and fresh dill into a 1-gallon crock. Add the cucumbers to the crock on top of the aromatics.
Pour the brine mixture over the cucumbers in order to completely cover. Pour the remaining water into a 1-gallon ziptop plastic bag and seal.
Place the bag on top of the pickles making sure that all of them are completely submerged in the brine. Set in a cool, dry place.
Check the crock after 3 days. Fermentation has begun if you see bubbles rising to the top of the crock. After this, check the crock daily and skim off any scum that forms. If scum forms on the plastic bag, rinse it off and return to the top of the crock.
The fermentation is complete when the pickles taste sour and the bubbles have stopped rising; this should take approximately 6 to 7 days. Once this happens, cover the crock loosely and place in the refrigerator for 3 days, skimming daily or as needed. Store for up to 2 months in the refrigerator, skimming as needed. NOTE: If the pickles should become soft or begin to take on an off odor, this is a sign of spoilage and they should be discarded.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.02 Kcal (1616 kJ)
Calories from fat	284.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.57g	49%
Cholesterol	3.28mg	1%
Sodium	617.73mg	26%
Potassium	1024.81mg	22%
Total Carbs	17.31g	6%
Sugars	7.15g	29%
Dietary Fiber	7.19g	29%
Protein	8.84g	18%
Vitamin C	28mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	347.7mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	14.48 Kcal (61 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.18g	49%
Cholesterol	0.12mg	1%
Sodium	23.17mg	26%
Potassium	38.43mg	22%
Total Carbs	0.65g	6%
Sugars	0.27g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	29%
Protein	0.33g	18%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	47%
Calcium	13mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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