Canning Cucumbers

[CanMan]

Right. Think of those as containing pesticides. You want clean and pure.

[jglass]

Thanks for replying CanMan.
I appreciate it and I will wait til tomorrow.

[Mama Mangia]

Pickling salt has no additives and is generally used in brines to pickle foods. Unlike table salt, the lack of additives will help keep the pickling liquid from clouding.

[jglass]

Yeah I had used all I had left to brine turkey this past Thanksgiving.
I picked up a box this evening.
Im gonna take a nap and then make some pickles tonight.
Thanks again.

[Mama Mangia]

anytime - I just love homemade pickles! They are worth the effort!

[jglass]

Im waiting on Jon to get up from his nap so I can get started.
As well as being messy in the kitchen I also make alot of noise lol.
I got about a hours sleep before he snored me out of bed but he is still out like a light.
Tried to sleep on the couch and mini cujo stated loosing it when the fireworks started.
It was not meant for me to get a nap lol.

Jons Dad was telling me at dinner today that he doesnt like dill pickles that arent crispy.
One thing about him, Jon and his brother..if they dont like something the are NOT bashful about saying so.

[jglass]

I made these..

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups white sugar
6 cups sliced cucumbers
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced green bell peppers

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Boil until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes.

Place the cucumbers, onions and green bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Transfer to sterile containers and store in the refrigerator.

& these.

Sweet Pickle Spears

4 lbs cucumbers
4 cups sugar
3 3/4 cups vinegar
3 tbls canning slat
4 tsp celery seed
4 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp mustard seed

Slice ends from cucumbers and cut into spears. Cover cucumbers with boiling water; let stand 2 hours. Drain and pack into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

Bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Pour hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

Remove air bubbles, adjust caps, process ten minutes in boiling water bath. Makes about 5 pints.

Note: Pickles 3-4 inches fit perfectly in pint jars. Longer ones should go into quarts.

AND I have the peppers soaking is salt water to make this one in the morning.

PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS



MAKES 5 TO 6 PINTS

2 lbs. banana peppers
1 t. dried oregano
4 c. water
5 or 6 garlic cloves
1/3 c. salt
3 c. water
1 1/2 c. vinegar
4 t. dried basil, crushed

Slice banana peppers in half lengthwise. Rinse and discard seeds as well as any interior pulp.
Combine 4 cups water and salt. In large bowl, cover peppers with the salt solution. Let stand overnight. Drain; rinse well. In large saucepan combine 3 cups water, vinegar, basil, and oregano. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile pack banana peppers in hot clean half-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Add one clove of garlic to each jar. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over peppers, stirring the mixture to keep the herbs evenly distributed. Leave 1/2 inch headspace in each jar. Prepare the lids according to manufacturer's directions. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids; process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Start timing when water returns to boiling.

Thanks again for the help guys.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

My bread & butter pickles are the same as those up top, except I use half white granulated and half brown sugars.

[jglass]

I may try that on my next batch Kevin.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

One of my FAV sandwiches in the world is ham and swiss on DARK rye with mayo, mustard and bread n' butter pickles- YUMMY!