The amount of dill in a sprig can vary, but a general estimate is that one sprig of fresh dill typically equals about 1 teaspoon of chopped dill. If using dried dill, one sprig would equate to about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, as dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor. Always adjust according to personal taste and the specific recipe.
You can find several variations of dill pickle relish recipes at www.foodnetwork.com and www.recipezaar.com . Ingredients 6 1/2 cups cucumbers, chopped 2 cups red bell peppers, chopped 2 1/4 cups onions, chopped 1 1/4 cup celery, chopped 2/3 cup salt 6 cups water 4 cups cider vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 chili peppers, minced 1/2 cup dill weed (fresh is great! Directions Combine the cucumber, peppers, onion and celery with salt and water. Let that mixture sit for about 5 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly with water and drain well again. Bring vinegar, sugar, and remaining ingredients to a boil in a large pan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add drained, chopped vegetables, and return to boil. Reduce to a simmer and continue until relish reaches desired consistency - about 15 minutes. You will then want to store them in pickling jars. .
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Typically, a bunch of fresh dill contains about 1/2 to 1 ounce, depending on the size of the bunch. This is equivalent to roughly 1 cup of chopped fresh dill.
About 3/4 teaspoon of dill seed equals and average head of dill
One head of fresh dill typically weighs around 1 ounce, which is equivalent to about 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill. When dried, herbs lose much of their volume, so you would need to use approximately 1 tablespoon of dried dill weed to substitute for 3 tablespoons of fresh dill. Keep in mind that dried herbs have a more concentrated flavor, so adjust the amount to taste.
Mayonnaise; coarsely chopped dill pickles (a bit chunkier than dill relish - sweet relish is not in the recipe); very fine chopped sweet onion - not much onion - just a tiny amount; a bit of salt (optional)
Dill pickles, truthful to their name, are stored in water with dill, garlic, vinegar and some salt. The ratio of vinegar to water is about 1:3, that is, three cups of water for each cup of vinegar.
A standard jar of Vlasic dill relish typically contains about 2 cups of relish. However, the exact volume may vary slightly depending on the specific product size. Always check the label for precise measurements.
A cacik is a Turkish dish made from yoghurt, salt, olive oil, crushed garlic, chopped cucumber, dill, mint, and vinegar.
Ingredients1 ea Cucumber; Md1/4 t White Pepper2 tb Fresh Dill; Chopped, OR2 t Dried Dill; Crushed1 1/2 c Mayonnaise3/4 c Sour Cream1/4 c Green Bell Pepper; DicedPeel, seed and finely dice the cucumber. Using a colander, squeeze out any excess water from the cucumber chunks. Place in a bowl and blend will with the pepper and dill. Blend in the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and chill. Makes about 3 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Radishes, Carrots, Onion Crackers
Ingredients1 c Sweet mustard1 c Sour cream1/2 c Chopped fresh dillMix all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce will keep for up to 3 days if refrigerated. Great with Gravlax and other fish. Makes 2 cups.