Pickling

[1mach1]

Does anyone have a good pickling recipe? I have tried it myself a few times with garlic and small pearl onions, both of which I enjoy emensly. The results are just OK. I have never researched a recipe, but mine always end up too "vinegary". Maybe I am using the wrong type vinegar (I have used white), or too much? I also use mustard seed, dill seed, celery seed, salt, and a little sugar. And thoughts and help would be appreciated.

 

[Desert dog]

Does anyone have a good pickling recipe? I have tried it myself a few times with garlic and small pearl onions, both of which I enjoy emensly. The results are just OK. I have never researched a recipe, but mine always end up too "vinegary". Maybe I am using the wrong type vinegar (I have used white), or too much? I also use mustard seed, dill seed, celery seed, salt, and a little sugar. And thoughts and help would be appreciated.

I had the same problem when making pickled green tomatoes. The last pickling I did was some beets from the garden. I used 50/50 vinegar to water, with spices, and they were perfect. Pinterest has canning recipes that are helpful.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Man i know what you’re talking about! If i can ever get my neighbor to give up his two family secret, regular to die for and spicy (hot) i’ll share them. By far the best i EVER had.
I prob will have to find something for him to smoke before he will though.
B

 

[scotrace]

I've actually been experimenting with this for a few months, with cucumbers, radishes, onions, etc. As mentioned above, 1/2 (cider) vinegar, half water is a good mix. I get it to the boil with the spices (some combination of dill seed, dill weed, coriander seed, mustard seed, a few cloves of garlic and a couple of dried red chilies, and some salt and a little sugar. When doing hot peppers, I add a tablespoon or two of olive oil to the jar after filling it.
Put the vegetables in the jar(s), pour over the boiling liquid, and cap a bit loosely. When cooled, tighten and refrigerate. I only do one jar at a time and don't fuss with preparing them for long term shelf storage. They're gone in a week...
...except radishes. They smelled too bad to eat.
Let them sit in the fridge for a couple days before serving.

 

[1mach1]

I had the same problem when making pickled green tomatoes. The last pickling I did was some beets from the garden. I used 50/50 vinegar to water, with spices, and they were perfect. Pinterest has canning recipes that are helpful.

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Man i know what you’re talking about! If i can ever get my neighbor to give up his two family secret, regular to die for and spicy (hot) i’ll share them. By far the best i EVER had.
I prob will have to find something for him to smoke before he will though.
B

I've actually been experimenting with this for a few months, with cucumbers, radishes, onions, etc. As mentioned above, 1/2 (cider) vinegar, half water is a good mix. I get it to the boil with the spices (some combination of dill seed, dill weed, coriander seed, mustard seed, a few cloves of garlic and a couple of dried red chilies, and some salt and a little sugar. When doing hot peppers, I add a tablespoon or two of olive oil to the jar after filling it.
Put the vegetables in the jar(s), pour over the boiling liquid, and cap a bit loosely. When cooled, tighten and refrigerate. I only do one jar at a time and don't fuss with preparing them for long term shelf storage. They're gone in a week...
...except radishes. They smelled too bad to eat.
Let them sit in the fridge for a couple days before serving.

Thanks fellas. I appreciate the input. Im going to give it another go in the near future.

@scotrace maybe my mistake was not boiling the mix. That makes sense. Thanks!

 

[scottyrocks]

The only thing I've ever pickled have been hard boiled eggs. 50/50 mix vinegar and water. Let sit for 3 days.

Slice eggs in half and sprinkle with your choice of garnish. I think I've tried paprika, cinnamon, bacon bits, pepper, but not at the same time.

 

[scotrace]

YEs, 1mach1, getting the liquid hot is the key. Good luck!

 

[1mach1]

YEs, 1mach1, getting the liquid hot is the key. Good luck!

I'm glad to know this information. Thanks again!

 

[ClassyMica]

Does anyone have a good pickling recipe? I have tried it myself a few times with garlic and small pearl onions, both of which I enjoy emensly. The results are just OK. I have never researched a recipe, but mine always end up too "vinegary". Maybe I am using the wrong type vinegar (I have used white), or too much? I also use mustard seed, dill seed, celery seed, salt, and a little sugar. And thoughts and help would be appreciated.

The way that I make my brine is simple yet delicious. I think using apple cider vinegar is the best because you can pickle anything. White wine and Rice vinegar are just as good I just personally prefer the apple cider. The way that I make my brine is: vinegar (About 1 Cup sometimes a little more), water(1 Cup), salt(2 teaspoons - I use pickling salt here -- You can get it at any supermarket), and sugar (1 Tablespoon). I combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. I usually let whatever I am pickling to sit in the refrigerator for a little over a week. Usually stick to cucumbers and carrots because they are my favorite. Sometimes I throw a few slices of jalapino peppers in for a little spice.

 

[Paisley]

I just pickled cherry tomatoes and onions with vinegar, salt, a little sugar, rosemary and peppercorns. The recipe, along with lots of other good ones, is in The Better Homes and Gardens Complete Canning Guide. Mostly, I use their recipe for drying cherry tomatoes in the oven.

 

[HudsonHawk]

Pickling? I got two words for you: quail eggs.

 

[Colin G]

Do not use softened water when pickling. If you have a water softener, put it in bypass and use hard water to pickle. Not sure why, but my mom and grandma told me this so I listened.

I'll have to check but I am sure the brine I use is 4 cups water, 2 cups pickling vinegar, and one 1/4" cup pickling salt.

I don't do pickles any longer but I still like making dilled carrots and dilled green beans.

 

[belfastboy]

Does anyone have a good pickling recipe? I have tried it myself a few times with garlic and small pearl onions, both of which I enjoy emensly. The results are just OK. I have never researched a recipe, but mine always end up too "vinegary". Maybe I am using the wrong type vinegar (I have used white), or too much? I also use mustard seed, dill seed, celery seed, salt, and a little sugar. And thoughts and help would be appreciated.

I am such a dufus I thought this thread was going to be about a special way of tanning leather!!

 

[DaveProc]

If you google "Ball Blue Book Michigan State" you will find a pdf of the recipe book that has been put out for probably 3 quarters of a century by the Ball Mason Jar company. It has every old pickling recipe you could ever want.