Can You Use Dill Stems for Pickling

Small, tender stems can be chopped up right along with the leaves, but thicker stems can be put to good use too. Include the stems along with the flowers in a pickle jar, add them to a bouquet garni, or stuff a fish with dill stems before grilling or roasting it.

What part of the dill plant do I use for pickling?

Harvesting a Head of Dill The dill leaf, dill seed and flower head of dill plants are all usable for cooking, pickling, canning and general seasoning.

Are dill stalks edible?

Small, tender stems can be chopped up right along with the leaves, but thicker stems can be put to good use too. Include the stems along with the flowers in a pickle jar, add them to a bouquet garni, or stuff a fish with dill stems before grilling or roasting it.