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
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
Fermenting Cucumbers
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 09:39:30 AM
