Henrietta23
Yard Farmer
Oh, I'm so glad you posted this. That is the recipe I was going to try! I think I will go with Aunt Carol's instead now.
Refrigerator Pickle Question
- Thread starter Dace
- Start date
me&thegals
A Major Squash & Pumpkin Lover
It's so easy to transpose when typing, hey? BTW, maybe the recipe posted under "Favorite Pickle Recipes" should get fixed, too, before someone else has a disappointmentDace said:
me&thegals
A Major Squash & Pumpkin Lover
Enjoy! My sister was just saying how much she enjoys these. My brothers and BILs get these for presents every year.Henrietta23 said:
One note of caution: If it is really hot, maybe just leave it on the counter 1 day before refrigerating.
FarmerDenise
Out to pasture
It seems that Dace used my recipe.
The recipe is correct as posted. I checked my recipe book. It might just be that my family likes the salty pickles. I will put a note on the original post, so that others will be aware that it is too salty for some tastes.
I must admit I rarely eat more than 2 of these at a time. But my former SIL used to polish off a jar at a time. But I think he was also drinking his homemade beer at the same time.
The recipe is correct as posted. I checked my recipe book. It might just be that my family likes the salty pickles. I will put a note on the original post, so that others will be aware that it is too salty for some tastes.
I must admit I rarely eat more than 2 of these at a time. But my former SIL used to polish off a jar at a time. But I think he was also drinking his homemade beer at the same time.
FarmerDenise
Out to pasture
Dace, I also just re-read your original post. They do mellow some as they age. When I tried mine after just a few days, I also thought they were nasty. But after the full two week time, I liked them.
- Thread starter
- #16
Dace
Revolution in Progress
oh ya know what?! I sliced my pickles into thin rounds...I wonder if they just soaked up too much salt because they were so thin? If they were whole pickles I would probably have a different result.
I'd also like to add that I may easily have mis-measured the salt. I was in a hurry because I knew DH was on his way home from work and then we were headed off to the hospital. So if FD is sure the recipe is correct, I would say I must have mis-measured and cut my cukes too thin.
Something that I really need to get thru my thick head...TASTE before finishing!
I'd also like to add that I may easily have mis-measured the salt. I was in a hurry because I knew DH was on his way home from work and then we were headed off to the hospital. So if FD is sure the recipe is correct, I would say I must have mis-measured and cut my cukes too thin.
Something that I really need to get thru my thick head...TASTE before finishing!
Henrietta23
Yard Farmer
I bet slicing them did make a difference. Lots more surface area to absorb salt! I will give them a try at some point too then.
FarmerDenise
Out to pasture
I usually don't slice the pickles unless they are large. Then I might cut them in half or into quarters the long way.
Henrietta23
Yard Farmer
I moved my Aunt Carol's pickles to the fridge today. They are very tasty! DH wondered if we could reduce the salt just a bit though. These aren't going to last long so I will try that next time.me&thegals said:
- Thread starter
- #20
Dace
Revolution in Progress
Wanted to update this thread...especially since I bashed poor Denise's recipe.
When I repacked, I added a tsp of chile paste and fresh garlic.
Let me say this is hands down the best pickles I have ever eaten. We not only eat them all but we have been out for at least 3 weeks.
I am about to make another batch!
When I repacked, I added a tsp of chile paste and fresh garlic.
Let me say this is hands down the best pickles I have ever eaten. We not only eat them all but we have been out for at least 3 weeks.
I am about to make another batch!
