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who makes fermented pickles?
JustC
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1. since I had to soak them in water in the fridge, because I needed enough to make a batch and had to pick some each day, will they still ferment after being in water for 4-5 days???
2. Have you used "pickle crisp" with good results??
3. recipes vary, so how much salt per qt/gal/etc do you prefer?? I like them sour
4. Once they have fermented to taste, how long will they last in the fridge??
5. OR, once they have fermented, would it work for me to heat the brine and then can them or would that be a no-no since they don't use vinegar and thus, acid.
2. Have you used "pickle crisp" with good results??
3. recipes vary, so how much salt per qt/gal/etc do you prefer?? I like them sour
4. Once they have fermented to taste, how long will they last in the fridge??
5. OR, once they have fermented, would it work for me to heat the brine and then can them or would that be a no-no since they don't use vinegar and thus, acid.
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If your interested in fresh pack pickles I can help,if your interested in the cooked mcdonalds pickles I can't...
The types I know of are;
lactic fermentation pickles
fridge/quick pack pickles
processed pickles
I am looking for information on those that DON'T use vinegar,..only a salt and water brine. They are placed in the brine, and are set at room temperature for anywhere from 3 days to more than a week. As they ferment, the flavor is tested, and once the desired flavor is reached, they are placed in the fridge to stop the fermentation process.
This is how the deli pickles we used to eat as kids, were made. I am accomplished at many different ways of hot packing/fresh packing/processing pickles,...but this year would like to try and get that "old school" deli pickle flavor from days gone bye.
I know I am asking about the least used method,..since it seems to be intimidating to folks (due to the fermentation and surface scum that needs to be scooped off) but if anyone here is a pickle lover, I am sure they know what a claussen pickle tastes like.[:p]