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Questions tagged [pickles]

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I wish to do pickled onions but am unable to get Brown vinegar only Apple Cider Vinegar

I am unable to get Brown vinegar, so is it ok to use Apple Cider Vinegar
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Substitute for Cornichons

I know that cornichons are a type of pickled gherkin. None of the grocery stores in my area carry them. Would the best substitute be miniature dill pickles, miniature sweet pickles, or something else? Or would it be something akin to miniature…
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Retarding Brine Pickle Fermentation

I sell jars of salt-brine pickles. Bulk fermentation typically happens August to October. By February, they've softened up considerably. Is it possible to buy myself a couple extra months by brining and chilling (3C) the cukes immediately after…
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Will quick pickling using lactic acid instead of vinegar produce results more similar to lacto-fermented ones?

I made quick pickles using 3:4 5% vinegar ratio (I know it's often touted as unsafe to use less than 1:1, but I read the 3:4 ratio on an academic resource and I presume it might be safe to go even lower as the brine's pH is still ~2.45 at that ratio…
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Why do my cucumbers in brine have a metallic aftertaste?

I pickle cucumbers in brine using about 45 grams of salt per litre of water, stored in a mason jar at room temperature for about a week. I season them with fresh dill, smashed garlic, a whole chilli pepper, mustard seeds, bay leaf and whole black…
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Are my home canned dill pickles safe to eat?

I followed the instructions from my canning book in making the pickles approximately a year ago. I opened them today and could pull the lid off with my fingers. They had seal marks in the rubber lining of the lid, but I should have needed a bottle…
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Convert dill pickle chips to bread and butter pickles?

Bread and Butter Pickles (sweet and tangy pickled cucumber slices) are not available locally (Mexico) but Costco carries dill pickle chips(slices). Can I convert these believably?
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Why is my onion pickle taking super long?

I made an onion pickle recipe I saw on YouTube. It was a brine of water and vinegar (1:1) and salt. You boil it, then pour over onion. Let cool. Store in fridge. It's very common on YouTube. They say, it gets done in overnight. I made it and next…
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Slime in Fermented Pickle brine

I have pickles that have been fermenting for 3 weeks now, which in my experience is the ideal length of time. When I checked on them, there is mucousy slime in the brine. There's no unpleasant smell, and the pickles are crunchy and taste like…
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Can pickles (like beetroot) be frozen?

Living alone I can not resist buying pots of pickles. But I do not dare to open them as I know I will not finish them before they go off, even when kept in the fridge. I have binned a few pots with at least half the pickles still in, gone nasty. My…
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Can I pickle and brine without salt?

I have to reduce my sodium intake. I love kosher dill pickles. I'd like to make my own with less or no sodium. So in researching, I see references to using saltpeter in place of salt sometimes. It is described as a preservative. But it doesn't look…
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How to know when pickles are pickled correctly

I've made a small batch of pickled Japanese Turnip (the small white ones) based on this recipe. 1 cup vinegar, such as white, apple cider, or rice 1 cup water 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 2 teaspoons pickling salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar…
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Problem storing Kosher Dill pickles

I have been putting up Kirby cucumbers following Grandma's recipe for over 30 years using just 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, garlic, spices, dill, alum and water (NO VINEGAR). I'm using dishwasher-cleaned wide-mouth Ball Quart jars stuffed with the…
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Is there any danger slicing pickles hours before frying them?

I am frying pickles later tonight, and I would like to pre-cut all my slices to fry. Is there any reason I shouldn't cut them then put them back in the jar for later?
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Garlic Quick Pickle Too Spicy

I'm trying to make garlic flavored quick/refrigerator pickles, but when I simply try to increase the amount of garlic in the jars, they end up getting fairly spicy. I am using some red pepper flake, but not much. I've had store bought garlic pickles…
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