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🥒🥒🥒In a Pickle in the Kitchen? Get Done Fast With These Tasty Tips 🥒🥒🥒
Published: Tue, 07/30/24
Updated: Tue, 07/30/24
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"Life, like a pickle , is full of tangy twists and sour turns." - Anonymous |
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🥒🥒🥒In A Pickle?🥒🥒🥒 ~A Few Words From Susan~ |
I remember my mother making pickles when I was a child- she had a large ceramic brown and beige pickling crock that she soaked them in. While she called them pickles, they tasted nothing like the crisp garlic-y kosher dills they sold at the Brower Avenue Deli down the street...and that is because they were technically "fermented", not pickled. I have inherited her crock, which I use to make sauerkraut these days. When I first started making pickles, I did the whole canning routine, which was a ton of work, and required a bunch of special canning supplies . Then I discovered refrigerator pickles, which changed my life - it takes less than 10 minutes (including washing and slicing the cucumbers) and they have a fresh, crisp taste. I've shared my recipe for Kosher Dills below. I also make pickled beets, which do take a little planning, as you need to roast the beets first - but after that, they come together in minutes and add a nice touch to salads and charcuterie platters, and are a ready made cold side dish you can easily whip out for hot weather meals, I've shared my method for making pickled beets in a video this week. (Those are actually my hands peeling the beets in the video!) This week's coupon is for Chalkboard Labels to identify those jars in your refrigerator - enjoy! Best, Susan |
Refrigerator PIckled Beets |
Tip of the Week |
One fun and useful tip for reusing pickle brine is to use it to make more pickles! Simply add the desired vegetables to the pickle brine and let them marinate for a few hours or overnight. You can make traditional pickles by using cucumbers, but you can also use any veggies you have on hand - cauliflower, carrots, peppers - whatever you like. |
Refrigerator Kosher Dill Pickles |
This recipe makes enough pickles to fill 2 quart jars, or 4 pint jars. Since you are not canning these, you don't need special canning jars - any jars you have around will do, as long as they have a lid. Wide mouth jars do work best for these, though. INgredients1¼ cups distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups cold water 1¾ to 2 pounds pickling cucumbers (about 6), cut into halves or spears 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved 1 teaspoon mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 16 fresh dill sprigs INSTRUCTIONS
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Readers' Best Tipsfor Pickle Juice |
Lily from Denver shares , "Use leftover pickle juice to marinate chicken or tofu. It adds a tangy flavor that enhances your dishes." James from Boston suggests, "Add pickle juice to your potato salad or coleslaw for an extra zing. It brightens up the flavors beautifully." Ella from Nashville mentions , "Mix pickle juice into your salad dressings. It pairs especially well with olive oil and Dijon mustard for a quick vinaigrette." Henry from Portland comments, "Use pickle juice as a base for homemade barbecue sauce. It adds depth and a unique tanginess to the sauce." Grace from Minneapolis recommends, "Try adding a splash of pickle juice to your Bloody Mary mix. It gives the cocktail an unexpected and delightful kick." |
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