Pickling basics?

CPARKTX2

My garden is producing tons of cucumbers and I was thinking of pickling a few jars for fun, but have never done it. Any good beginner references or tips?

Gulfcoastguy

A hot pepper, a spoonful of dill seed, one hot pepper like a cayenne, and a clove of garlic plus basic salt vinegar brine gives you kosher dills.

poster

Do you have a sous vide? That makes pickles in a couple hours. https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/make-crisp-flavor-packed-pickles-on-the-quick
Also check out the fermentation thread here. Fermented pickles are easy and great
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1211374/ot-lacto-fermentation-fun-peppers-and-sriracha/p3

jlsm

i prefer the fermented route over vinegar. Google. 

lkapigian

Lactoferentation for sure, 4% salt water brine for half sour pickles , some dill dried or fresh, hot pepper flakes, bay leaves  , set and forget ..

fishlessman

mrswages refrigerator pickles are about as easy as it gets but if you dont have access to mrswages products just google refrigerator pickles

Canugghead

lkapigian said:

Lactoferentation for sure, 4% salt water brine for half sour pickles , some dill dried or fresh, hot pepper flakes, bay leaves  , set and forget ..

Dumb question, RT or fridge? TIA

buzd504

Canugghead said:

lkapigian said:

Lactoferentation for sure, 4% salt water brine for half sour pickles , some dill dried or fresh, hot pepper flakes, bay leaves  , set and forget ..

Dumb question, RT or fridge? TIA

RT for fermented.  Once they are where you like them, then you can refrigerate to slow the process.

lkapigian

buzd504 said:

Canugghead said:

lkapigian said:

Lactoferentation for sure, 4% salt water brine for half sour pickles , some dill dried or fresh, hot pepper flakes, bay leaves  , set and forget ..

Dumb question, RT or fridge? TIA

RT for fermented.  Once they are where you like them, then you can refrigerate to slow the process.

^^^^^^this....half sour pickles ( whole ) about 5 days +-