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Post by sunshine on Aug 27, 2019 17:31:25 GMT
Good Luck!! Aunt Bea's pickles
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Post by divtal on Aug 27, 2019 18:20:32 GMT
Thank you, Sunshine!
I hope that I fare better than Aunt Bea. The neighbors are waiting to taste them.
I just "put them up," yesterday afternoon. I had to be out of town for a couple of days, and I wanted a stretch of time when I could monitor them every day, for 8-10 days.
So, we'll see.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 1, 2019 22:09:50 GMT
Good Luck!! Aunt Bea's pickles
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Post by divtal on Sept 1, 2019 23:15:54 GMT
Today, I did my half-way check. All appears to be going well;
- the brine is cloudy, as it should be, as that indicates fermentation
- it smells, and tastes like had hoped it would.
My one consideration (fear) was with the tiny Pyrex bowl that I had inserted as a "plug," at the top of the big jar, to keep the cukes from rising above the brine-line. The rim of the little bowl, was so close to that of the jar-top, that I wasn't sure I would be able to separate them. (I didn't major in physics.)
Mother Nature to the rescue! Fermentation results in some gas release. Given that pressure, it took only a little nudging to release the bowl ... which I replaced with a smaller sized bowl. Later, I talked with a friend who said that her mother always used to cram cabbage leaves above the cukes to keep them down. DOH!!
Friday is my projected "D" day ("P" day). Depending on my jury-duty call, that may have to be moved to Saturday.
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Post by goz on Sept 1, 2019 23:26:28 GMT
Today, I did my half-way check. All appears to be going well; - the brine is cloudy, as it should be, as that indicates fermentation - it smells, and tastes like had hoped it would. My one consideration (fear) was with the tiny Pyrex bowl that I had inserted as a "plug," at the top of the big jar, to keep the cukes from rising above the brine-line. The rim of the little bowl, was so close to that of the jar-top, that I wasn't sure I would be able to separate them. (I didn't major in physics.) Mother Nature to the rescue! Fermentation results in some gas release. Given that pressure, it took only a little nudging to release the bowl ... which I replaced with a smaller sized bowl. Later, I talked with a friend who said that her mother always used to cram cabbage leaves above the cukes to keep them down. DOH!! Friday is my projected "D" day ("P" day). Depending on my jury-duty call, that may have to be moved to Saturday. I am agog with anticipation! Having Polish heritage and a Polish son in law, I always buy Polskie Orgorkie!
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Post by divtal on Sept 2, 2019 0:20:41 GMT
Thanks, Goz!
I hope that I can report something that will resonate with your amazing international family.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 5, 2019 14:28:11 GMT
Today, I did my half-way check. All appears to be going well; - the brine is cloudy, as it should be, as that indicates fermentation - it smells, and tastes like had hoped it would. My one consideration (fear) was with the tiny Pyrex bowl that I had inserted as a "plug," at the top of the big jar, to keep the cukes from rising above the brine-line. The rim of the little bowl, was so close to that of the jar-top, that I wasn't sure I would be able to separate them. (I didn't major in physics.) Mother Nature to the rescue! Fermentation results in some gas release. Given that pressure, it took only a little nudging to release the bowl ... which I replaced with a smaller sized bowl. Later, I talked with a friend who said that her mother always used to cram cabbage leaves above the cukes to keep them down. DOH!! Friday is my projected "D" day ("P" day). Depending on my jury-duty call, that may have to be moved to Saturday. I am agog with anticipation! Having Polish heritage and a Polish son in law, I always buy Polskie Orgorkie! agog---on a weekday??!
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 5, 2019 14:28:48 GMT
Today, I did my half-way check. All appears to be going well; - the brine is cloudy, as it should be, as that indicates fermentation - it smells, and tastes like had hoped it would. My one consideration (fear) was with the tiny Pyrex bowl that I had inserted as a "plug," at the top of the big jar, to keep the cukes from rising above the brine-line. The rim of the little bowl, was so close to that of the jar-top, that I wasn't sure I would be able to separate them. (I didn't major in physics.) Mother Nature to the rescue! Fermentation results in some gas release. Given that pressure, it took only a little nudging to release the bowl ... which I replaced with a smaller sized bowl. Later, I talked with a friend who said that her mother always used to cram cabbage leaves above the cukes to keep them down. DOH!! Friday is my projected "D" day ("P" day). Depending on my jury-duty call, that may have to be moved to Saturday. very nice! and today?
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Post by divtal on Sept 5, 2019 16:13:29 GMT
Tomorrow is "D" day. I'm getting excited (and hopeful). The look good.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 5, 2019 19:30:25 GMT
Tomorrow is "D" day. I'm getting excited (and hopeful). The look good. nice! let us know! i got these, all this pickle talk ...very spicy!
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Post by divtal on Sept 6, 2019 20:09:20 GMT
I pronounce my pickles to be "pretty damn good!" They could be crunchier, but they're so much better that the soggy mess that was my last batch. As for the flavor, I could stand a little more dill concentration, but it's certainly worthy of a tuna sandwich, or a hamburger. I was a tad worried that I had overdone the garlic (I love garlic), but that's fine. In response to Suzi's post, I said that, in all likelihood, this would serve as a lifetime supply of dill pickles. However, several neighbors who want a taste, so I may/may not try again. I'll see. It, certainly, isn't difficult. If you can put things in a jar, you can make pickles. Thanks for the tips, fun comments and support!
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 7, 2019 23:51:24 GMT
I pronounce my pickles to be "pretty damn good!" They could be crunchier, but they're so much better that the soggy mess that was my last batch. As for the flavor, I could stand a little more dill concentration, but it's certainly worthy of a tuna sandwich, or a hamburger. I was a tad worried that I had overdone the garlic (I love garlic), but that's fine. In response to Suzi's post, I said that, in all likelihood, this would serve as a lifetime supply of dill pickles. However, several neighbors who want a taste, so I may/may not try again. I'll see. It, certainly, isn't difficult. If you can put things in a jar, you can make pickles. Thanks for the tips, fun comments and support! sweet! well done!
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Post by WildManWizard on Sept 12, 2019 0:40:10 GMT
whats the best store bought pickle?
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