I started easy.. refrigerator pickles. I have canning equipment, and know how to can, but decided that with only one cucumber plant, I would probably never have enough cucumbers ready at one time to make the whole canning process worth it. So, refrigerator pickles it is!
I followed some basic instructions found here. In a 2 quart jar I put sliced cucumbers, jalapenos, garlic, fresh dill, mustard seeds, peppercorns, a bay leaf, a couple grape leaves (supposedly to ensure crispness!). then I poured in a solution of water, brown sugar, white vinegar and white wine vinegar. Shake, refrigerate and wait!
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| First batch: WAY too sweet |
So, my second batch of pickles was pretty similar, except I used red pepper flakes instead of jalapeno, and I used a solution of white vinegar, water and a small amount of salt.
Batch 2 came out much better. Pretty darn good in fact. I am looking forward to experimenting some more with pickles this summer. Do you have a delicious pickle recipe?
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| Second Batch: Pretty darn good! |
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Yum!!! We have a lot of watermelon (one of the only things that's done well in our garden!) And so I am wanting to learn to pickle watermelon rind!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved pickles since I was a kid. All kinds, yours look so delicious!
ReplyDeleteMy husband always makes fun of me because I love vinegar cucumbers but hate pickles. I know, I know, they are essentially the same thing, but there is something about the soggy, yet crispy texture of pickles that I just can't get over. I try them again all the time though. One of these days, I'm sure I'll love them.
ReplyDeleteI freaking love pickles. Seriously adore them. It isn't just a pregnancy thing for me. I can eat a whole jar in one sitting. I swear. I need to learn how to make them and then start a cucumber farm to keep up with my obsession. :)
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