Sunday, August 12, 2012

Homemade Pickles


It all began with a couple seeds that I planted in my house. Once the warm weather arrived I transferred my plants outside and this is what grew. I'm always amazed at what takes off from just a couple seeds.


After sterilizing the jars and lids I filled each jar with whole garlic cloves, mustard seeds, whole black pepper corns, and red pepper flakes.


And packed wedges and slices of cucumbers into the jars.


I then poured a brine of water, apple cider vinegar, and pickling salt over top, leaving a 1/2 inch head space.



After putting the lids on tightly they go back into the pot to be boiled for 5 minutes.




The pickles have to sit for 1 week, then they will be ready to be eaten.



 - kb

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