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jinx the minx

> wrote:
> On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 04:02:29 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> > wrote:
>
>> > wrote:
>>> On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:29:50 -0700 (PDT), GM
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> US Janet B. wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> 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?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> That's not a "pickle recipe", that's a "BOTULISM recipe", lol...
>>>>
>>>> And it's way cheaper to simply buy a decent pickle, canning is very
>>>> labor - intensive and costly...
>>>
>>> How is it labor intensive? you cut then salt let sit then mix your
>>> vinegar put it in the jar heat the jar to a low heat, then done. I use
>>> the exact same jars from when I bought them from the store. I just
>>> cleaned and stored them. I have used the same jar and lids for the
>>> pineapple jam at least 4 times and now pickles 3 times with the exact
>>> same jar. So like I said I can make a full 24 oz jar of pickles for
>>> about 1 dollar
>>>
>>> The only thing I am having problems with though is finding a good
>>> vinegar that I like. I bought a big gallon of white distilled from
>>> costco so I have a good bit to use before I get more.
>>>>
>>>> I used to can a lot many years ago, but the novelty soon wore off. I
>>>> can buy better canned tomatoes, etc., than I can make...I bought all the
>>>> canning produce at local farmers markets, canning is useful if you grown
>>>> yer own stuff, otherwise it is mostly a money/time sink...
>>>
>>> As I said that all depends on how you do it.
>>> Just like people once thought that it is best to wash rinse and
>>> repeat. There are ways to do things that is just as safe and just as
>>> good and usually easier and cheaper. Like using an Airfryer for the
>>> canning instead of boiling water or a pressure cooker. Using those
>>> screw on lids really makes it simple. Granted the screw on lids will
>>> eventually warp and not be useable anymore but I have used them quite
>>> a few times and it has done very well so far.
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> A few years back I made some brandied cherries, etc. for holiday
>>>> gifting, but I gave even that up...
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> ____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____
>>>
>>
>> Stop canning!! Your technique is a health catastrophe in the making.
>
> I am not canning....
>
> --
>
> ____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____
>

Youre certainly not making shelf stable food, thats for sure.