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Keep the jars in the hot water until you fill them with pickles. If the recipe calls for presterilized jars, boil the jars completely submerged in water for 10 minutes before turning down the heat. In a separate small container, heat the lids (flat discs) in hot, but not boiling water.
Instructions. 1  Wash and dry kirby cucumbers. 2  Combine vinegar, water and salt in sauce pan and bring to a boil. 3  Equally divide the dill seed, garlic cloves and chopped onion between the two jars.  Pour the brine into the jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Put lids on the jars and let them cool on the counter top. Once theyâre cool, put them in the refrigerator. Let cure for at least a day before eating. Pickles will keep in the fridge for up to a month.