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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 09:39:30 AM
In MaryJanes Idea book she talks about fermenting cabbage (which I done with great success) but I havent done (until today) cucumbers.. I am using 1 gal glass jars with the balance of vinegar, pickeling spice, lemon juice, sea salt.... I am not using a croc ( as mine cracked) So I was wondering can I put the bring water in a food grade freezer bag to seal the brine like she talks about in the book for the cabbage and get the same results??? Anyone have any success with this method and cucumbers?
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 10:38:54 AM
Love it when I can answer my own questions:) anyway thought I would post this just in case someone else wanted it too.....
USE THE FOLLOWING QUANTITIES FOR EACH GALLON CAPACITY OF
YOUR CONTAINER
lb. of 4- inch pickling cucumbers
2 tbsp. dill seed or 4 to 5 heads fresh or dry dill weed
1/2 cup of salt
1/4 cup vinegar (5% acidity)
8 cups water and one or more of the following ingredients:
2 cloves garlic (optional)
2 dried red peppers (optional)
2 tsp. whole mixed pickling spices optional)
PROCEDURE: Wash cucumbers. Cut 1/16-inch slice off
blossom end and discard. Leave 1/4-inch of stem
attached. Place half of dill and spices on bottom of a
clean, suitable container (see explanation following
processing times). Add cucumbers, remaining dill, and
spices. Dissolve salt in vinegar and water and pour over
cucumbers. Add suitable cover and weight. Store where
temperature is between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit for
about 3 to 4 weeks while fermenting. Temperatures of 55
to 65 degrees Fahrenheit are acceptable, but the
fermentation will take 5 to 6 weeks. Avoid temperatures
above 80 degrees Fahrenheit or pickles will become too
soft during fermentation. Fermenting pickles cure slowly.
Check the container several times a week and promptly remove
surface scum or mold.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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