"Paul M. Cook" ha scritto nel messaggio

I am > thinking of making a gallon of fresh pickles, not the canned and
preserved > type, just some vinegar, water and onions plus some herbs in a
jar and then
> into the fridge. How long would they last in the fridge in a tight jar?

First, they don't need to be in a fridge at all. They are usually made in a
crock, but a big jar will do. Look up a recipe for sour pickles... no
vinegar needed! They ferment. They last without refrigeration until next
summer if handled properly. Use a recipe to get the salt right and to learn
to handle the foam. I don't do this, but my mother always did, and I
remember the crock, muslin, a plate and a stone to keep them under the
brine. Good luck!