this year...i grew pickling cucumbers for the first time. today...i'm making pickles.
during my lunch break today...i ran by tar-jay (as my 4square buddies know) to pick up a few ingredients i was missing. since they didn't have all of the spices i needed...after work i had to run by the grocery store.
there are quite a few different recipes out there for pickles...but i didn't want to do any water baths...i wanted to make a quick and easy refrigerator pickle. i found a recipe on one of my fave food blogs...smitten kitchen.
what will i do differently next time?
all-in-all...i am pleased with the results...and am anxiously awaiting the next crop of cukes.
what will i do differently next time?
- slice the cucumbers a bit thicker than i did.
- rinse the cucumbers and onions after their salt bath.
- add a few red pepper flakes.
- add less sugar.
all-in-all...i am pleased with the results...and am anxiously awaiting the next crop of cukes.
Hi Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteThe pickles were so yummy, I've continued to spread the word and even passed on the recipe to a coworker.
It was so nice to meet you at the BBQ. I hope there is another get together soon!
Heather (wife of Degz)
:-)
Yummm! I love cucumbers and pickles. And bread and butter pickles are so awesome on sandwiches! Go you!
ReplyDeletehi heather! glad you (and your daughter) enjoyed them. hopefully i'll see you at the holiday party!
ReplyDeletehi natty! thank you! you should give them a try. they're super easy to make.