Questions tagged [pickles]
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Making pickles using dill weed: ideas for containing the particles?
I had to substitute dried dill weed for dill seed in a recent batch of refrigerator pickles because I'd run out of the latter. They came out fine and I like the slightly different flavor. However I ...
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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-...
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Vinegar choice for pickling
I just tried my first batch of vinegar pickles and chose what is supposedly a high-quality, accurately diluted apple cider vinegar with an acidity of 5%. I followed a very basic recipe which called to ...
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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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Home made pickled peppers without sodium - botulism risk?
I found a recipe for fresh homemade pickled peppers.
I went ahead and made it today but now I'm freaking out about whether or not I'm going to be able to eat it because of botulism. It's a no sodium ...
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Can I ferment pickles in the tropics?
I live in the tropics where the temperature mostly ranges from 28 to 33 degrees Celsius (82 to 91 Fahrenheit) or higher.
I want to try my hand at fermented pickles but most sources seem to claim ...
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Can you cut cucumbers when you make them in brine?
I'm trying to make Polish style cucumbers in brine (ogórki kiszone) but my jars are too small to fit cucumbers I can get in the supermarket. Can I just cut them or the lack of skin will change the ...
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Are capers a substitute for pickles in a tartar sauce?
Would capers work in place of the usual pickles in tartar sauce? I'm mostly curious and it might help other people who want to try this as well! I figure that it would add a tangy kind of aftertaste.
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How to store a 5 gallon bucket of pickle slices?
A family member just gave us a 5 gallon bucket of kosher hamburger dill slices (for frying). I moved the shelves and shifted everything around, and found room for it. The shelves are tempered glass, ...
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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 ...
