There is two words you need to know for pickles. Mrs. Wages.
I’ve looked at dozens of recipes for sweet and dill pickles. Short ones, long ones, some lasting for 14 days. Brine and rinse brine and rinse for the perfect crunch. Who has that much time to donate to a pickle? I don’t. As bad as I like to stick to family traditions… and good old fashion type recipes…when it comes to pickles. I don’t. *Gasp* I know, please don’t tell anyone. Thank you.
What’s even more degrading, my brother, Uncle Knothead, who cans everything but pickles gave me the best canning tip ever. If your pickles are crunchy for three to six months after canning then turn off mushy. It may be the minerals in your tap water. Use distilled vinegar instead. Presto-changeo.
So if you’re looking for some deep family tradition pass from one to another, I’m not giving it up today. I telling you, go out and buy some Mrs. Wages and forgetaboutit.
One other thing. As you might have guess. I don’t water bathe my pickles either, like they suggest. I risk the botulism and go for more crunch by cold packing the cucumbers into hot jars and pouring hot pickle juice over them. That’s all.
Simply,
Sis
I promise I’ll write about something else besides canning tommorrow. I’m in the middle of a bathroom redo. How about a little home improvement before and after? Hope to see you then.
Tags: canning cucumbers, canning pickles, canning vegtables, dill pickles, easy canning, pickle recipe, pickling, sweet pickles
Hey! I use Mrs Wagies too! SO much easier, and saves so much time. I wouldnt feel to bad about the water bathing if I was you. Cause I think the vinegar takes care of that.
Well atleast I hope cause that is what i heard and did.. hehe
Take care
I love homemade pickles.
Homestead Mommy–Now that makes me feel better. Thank you. Vinegar covers a multitude of sins…doesn’t it? Glad you agree.
Bobbi–I love ‘em too. But, more importantly…our kids love them. So I keep myself in a pickle to satisfy their need for pickles.
Sit deep and come often, gals. Love having you.
Sis
Is it weird that I’m in the mood for a pickle right now? Oh, and my momma always said, “Paint covers a multitude of sins.” So youre saying she meant to say “pickles?”
Cassifoodif–love the name by the way…vinegar! Vinegar covers a multitude of sins. But so does SINThia for that matter. Ha. I love it when you show up–you’re always calling me out on something.
Love
Sis