1 Quart Yummy Pickles

⏱ 129600 mins 🍽 1 quart 🏷 Canning

This is a traditional recipe for brined pickles, passed down from Darlene Kossman. It is an uncooked method similar to Russian-style brined pickles, requiring a full 3 months for fermentation to develop their full flavour. The process is straightforward but relies on patience, as the pickles are not ready for consumption until after the lengthy brining period. All steps are performed cold, with no heating involved at any stage.

1 Quart Yummy Pickles

Ingredients

  • 8 cucumbers
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2/3 teaspoon whole pickling spices
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered alum
  • 1/2 teaspoon horseradish
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar

Method

  1. Prepare one jar at a time.
  2. Pack whole cucumbers tightly into the jar.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of vinegar.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
  5. Measure in 2/3 teaspoon of whole pickling spices.
  6. Include 1/2 teaspoon of powdered alum.
  7. Add 1/2 teaspoon of horseradish.
  8. Fill the remaining space with cold water and seal the jar.
  9. Do not use the pickles until after 3 months have passed.
  10. One day before you plan to serve them, drain and rinse the pickles in cold water.
  11. Slice the pickles lengthwise.
  12. Place the sliced pickles into a Tupperware container.
  13. To the original quart jar, add 1 cup of sugar.
  14. Shake the jar well to combine.
  15. This will create its own juice.
  16. The pickles are now ready to eat.
  17. Remember, everything is done cold. do not heat any component.
  18. Shake the Tupperware container frequently to help the sugar dissolve fully.
  19. This recipe is presented exactly as it was written.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium7046700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCanning
AuthorDienia B.