From The Old Farmer's Almanac: Sign up to receive a FREE guide (A $9.95 value!) plus updates from Almanac.com.
Print
EmailThe name tells all.
Yield: Makes about 8 pints.
- 4 pounds small cucumbers
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled, for each jar
- 1 fresh sprig of dill for each jar
- 4 black peppercorns for each jar
- 2 quarts white vinegar
- 1/2 cup pickling salt
Soak freshly picked cucumbers in a tub of ice water overnight. Remove and dry the cucumbers, then pack them into sterilized jars along with the garlic cloves, dill sprig, and peppercorns. In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the vinegar and salt and boil for 5 minutes. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch of headroom. Wipe dry the rims of the jars, then cap each with a lid and screw band. Prepare a boiling water bath and process the jars in it for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the bath and set them on a towel on the counter. They will “seal” during the cooling-off process. Place any jars that do not seal properly in the refrigerator and use first.
Comments
this is how i do mine except
this is how i do mine except 1 clove garlic, no pepper & add 1/2 tsp. alum to ea. jar. they are excellent!
Post new comment