Store-bought pickles are loaded with sketchy additives, so why not DIY your own jar at home? Here's how:
Pick the best produce:
Look for ripe, unblemished cucumbers at their peak freshness. It's usually best to pickle your cucumbers on the same day you bring them home. Wash the produce well and trim off any stems before pickling. This prevents your produce from turning mushy.The pickle recipe you decide to use will determine what kind of liquid to assemble for pickling. For a salted pickle, be sure to use exactly the kind of salt that's required in your recipe. Usually, regular table salt is the way to go.
Stir water, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a large pot. Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat to let cool. Place brine in the fridge until chilled. In the meantime, slice the cucumbers into wedges. Stuff the cucumber wedges evenly into airtight jars.Divide up the brine evenly and pour over cucumbers, until the tops are covered.Once you combine all the ingredients of your choosing in an airtight jar, Murrell recommends sealing it tight and allowing the jar to sit in the fridge for at least 48 hours.
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