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U.S. Janet B.

On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:50:21 -0500,
wrote:

>At the farmers market they have cucumbers for 50 cents each. They are
>about 12-14 inches long and have a good girth. So I decided to make my
>bread and butter pickles instead of buying them for about 3.50 a jar
>or more.
>
>So the first thing I do is thinly slice my cukes in many slices, it
>usually works out to one cuke per 24 oz jar. Then I put them in a
>large bowl and give them a good salting a good mix and cover and let
>them sit in the fridge for about three hours.
>
>Then I make my vinegar solution by mixing usually 2 parts water to 1
>part apple cider or maybe white distilled vinegar. Then I add my
>spices I will most often as the sweetener add 1/2 to 1 sugar per
>vinegar. Then usually about 1/4 tsp mustard seeds or even 1/8 for a
>small batch. Then I cut some green onions in about 1 inch strips and
>throw that in the vinegar solution. Then I place it over a low flame
>and make sure the sugar has completely dissolved.
>I will then take the cucumber water that has been pulled out of the
>cukes by the salt and add that to the vinegar. There is some great
>flavor in there.
>
>When my vinegar solution comes to a light boil I will fill my empty
>jars with the cuke slices and then pour in the vinegar. Very lightly I
>will put on the lids and tightening them only fingertip tight. Then
>place the jars in my air fryer oven and set it to 190 F for about 35
>minutes. I usually just leave it in there over night to cool and the
>next day ensure the lids have tightened and then store the jars on a
>shelf somewhere.
> --
>
>
>"There are idiots among us, and they all believe in a god"
> ~Toidi Uoy

have you ever pickled anything before?