See more ideas about Pickles, Pickling recipes, Cooking recipes. I love the idea of spicier pickles. The pickles will be crispier if you start with refrigerated water, vinegar and cukes. It says when they taste like pickles they’re done, which means you should be checking on them daily. LOL! Are there any special instructions for cleaning the jars before making these pickles, like sterilization? No worries! If so, where does all the water go? Then divide the ingredients accordingly. a 4% solution with Morton’s. . Hi Kim- I sometimes toss a couple of fresh picklers into the jar in the refrigerator, but I don’t re-use the brine to re-start the process. Personally, I prefer to make my own and do. And the pickles turned out marvellously- the only problem was that I can’t keep them for long as they get eaten! Bon Appetit calls them half-sours. Mine have been in the fridge a week or so and are fizzy. My recipe is geared toward Morton’s Coarse Kosher Salt. It was perfect the first time. As I mentioned, these are a fermented style cucumber and the level of salinity is designed to encourage just the right amount of lacto-fermentation. I tried to download a picture but I couldn’t here. And is this enough brine for 35-40 cucumbers? My second question…I have been watching my jars daily during the fermentation process, and I have not seen any fuss or mold on the cukes nor on top of the brine. I cut them into spears and were they crunchy!!! Just found your site and absolutely cannot wait to do some of the canning you have listed. Do you mean to screw the lid into place??? , Can I boil brine and water bath jars of pickles to make them last all winter. Can I use these? Why leave the jars on the counter for 2-4 days? When fresh dill is in season, many grocery stores carry the big whole plant in buckets of water. The pickles need to sit at room temp for a couple of days to kick-start the fermentation process. I’m so glad you love them, Diane! I cut into spears. Do I need to remove them. Yummy!! Using the recipe? Really don’t have to worry about how long they’ll keep because I cannot stop eating them and they will be gone soon! It’s hard for me to know without being there. Deli ⦠i had my daughter and i do a little taste testing we compared these pickles to vlassic garlic pickles and when i tell you you couldnt taste the difference olus these are more healthier and fresh because you control how much vinegar as well as salt that you put in its all the consumers choice. I have been making pickles similar to these for years. I put a bunch of jars in the fridge downstairs and brought one jar up to the kitchen fridge. Here’s the first and last recipe I’ve tried: https://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Country+breakfast+sausage. Hi there! Now if only I had more than a handful of pickling cucumbers ripe at the same time! This particular recipe doesn’t need it, Jeanne! Hi Kyle- You’re correct that they do not come out of the fridge for storage; they are not shelf stable. But I love to share all of my canning projects with family and friends! You think a sugar water mix would do anything?? And honestly, neither is thick as long as it isn’t furry. I just made my first ever batch of pickles yesterday thanks to how easy you made this! Such a wonderful memory, Thank you so much! Hi Brenda- Other recipes that call for a 50/50 ratio of water and vinegar are probably suitable for canning. It was a pay cut for me, but I was assured there was ample room for advancement. Thank you again for sharing! As long as they smell/taste like pickles you’re a-okay!! Make sure to agitate & mix the brine with the vinegar quite well before taking measures. Our problem is the one plant is out-producing our ability to eat the cucumbers, and honestly, I’m just not a fan of raw cukes. and wreaks flavor-havoc in some dishes. picking spice, 1 sliced large garlic clove and 1 fresh dill head. I’m so glad you love it! It only recently resurfaced. A lot of the other shortages we’re seeing are due to similar packaging issues–Think about it in terms of beer: If you go from selling your product 50/50 in cans/bottles vs kegs (i.e. I have already shared your recipe page with my family & friends. Hi Wayne- Cloudy brine isn’t a problem- that’s a sign it’s fermenting. I started to prepare the refrigerator pickles using a package of 6 pickling cucumbers. I made this not too long ago. Since the only soda/pop I drink is Caffeine Free Diet Coke (can’t do caffeine for health, prefer the diet taste to regular coke), this is impacting me somewhat. Fingers crossed . I wish I had known that you pulled those out. I should also add that this nickname might not hold up, as we’re rapidly moving from a “boring apocalypse” to “interesting times”. I’m a recent convert to the giant CA-style burritos made with french fries, especially if the protein is NC-style pulled pork, extra smoky, topped with a not-NC-traditional ketchup-based BBQ sauce. Going to make another batch already. Eggs went through the same cycle but I couldn’t find anything to run through the meat grinder to make them. I need to first ask whether you mixed the salt into the water as instructed, then poured the resulting brine over the pickles. . I must have picked up the same vibe. Thanks so much for sharing. I’d reduce the quantity by 3/4 and try a quart with those thin-skinned ones. I made four batches of these pickles not on the same day and the last batch was cloudy are they okay, the last batch I reduced the salt by 1/2, Cloudy is okay! Oh my gosh!!!! Claussen pickles are my absolute favorite pickle and I do know that it has white vinegar not cider vinegar so I think it will work the same. I tend to leave out the cloves and cinnamon bark on mine. That is awesome, Cheryl! Hi CBard, without being in your kitchen, it’s hard to know what went wrong for you. I’ve never had this happen. lol. Our media hyped the scenes of women fist-fighting over the last package down there, which planted the idea of a looming TP shortage up here, and the lemmings did the rest. Riiiiiiiiight. Safe to eat? thank you so much, looking forward to making these tomorrow…. We figured making pickles would be worth a try and OMG, these are fabulous! THANK YOU!! People gripe at me all the time for saving jars, now I have a reason. I was so happy to nail it with this recipe for Homemade Claussen Knock-Off Pickles! These are very crunchy. But there is one pickle that stands head-and-shoulders (were pickles to *have* heads and shoulders) above all others. Because everyone fills jars differently and because the cucumbers are all different sizes, I recommend making a larger amount of brine than is necessary. A friend of mine is in the furniture business. I also love their hot pickle chips. Patio furniture and outdoor tools were short; our UPS delivery guy thinks America is going to look like one vast garden magazine by Fall based on how many people he sees doing yard work every day. That is hilarious that you would start out by making 4 1/2 gallons on a recipe that you never tried before! Did you by any chance add the vinegar to the jar directly or did you mix it into the salt water before pouring over the cucumbers? Kraft Claussen products and recipes. I just pulled a pickle out to taste it, and the clove taste jumped out strong, more than a claussen taste. Honestly, they are so tasty you will go through them really fast. Not sure if it was course or not. Quick question: I just finished pouring brine over the cukes, but had stirred the pickling spices in with the salt/water/vinegar. . This was as easy as can be and we are planning to make many more jars to share with friends and family. Checked my pickles after 2 1/2 days and had a filmy foam and some bubbles in a few of the jars. I usually just peel and lightly smack the garlic cloves. Hi! Amen! I placed the jar into the refrigerator at that time to slow down the process. The pickles and kraut were set out on all the tables to enjoy with your meal. Hi Wanda- If you’re using Morton’s Kosher Salt (not Diamond) the volume should be close enough to pickling salt to substitute it in equal amounts. Company profile page for Claussen Pickle Co including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information I have used a 2% salt to cabbage ratio, for sauerkraut, a dry salting process, very successfully, so I wonder…. Now, if the top of your jar had a layer of mold or fuzz, I’d chuck it! I don’t like those flavours in my pickles. From what I have tasted so far, I think they will be fantastic once chilled thoroughly! I didn’t check the non-refrigerated kind at the store because we don’t eat those. Can you use Persian pickles ?can you use Persian cucumbers ? It really is hard to know! I appreciate you taking the time to rate the recipe and let me know you love it! I won’t be making any other pickles than these. I’m very, very excited for you to try it, too!!! ), Is it supposed to taste so salty when it’s first made. I didnât check the non-refrigerated kind at the store because we donât eat those. I love your variety of pickles, including the relishes." 20 gm of salt, for a 2% solution, Rebecca’s recipe, however, is for lacto-fermented pickles, which is an entirely different method. Actually, these yield delicious pickles year after year after year. I went ahead and made them and answered my own question. I would say you’re absolutely fine if you refrigerate it! I knew there was no way that much Brine would be required for a gallon jar packed with cumbers. If you could help me out I would be ever so grateful! I used an abundance of garden fresh zucchini, garlic, and hot peppers, as well as cucumbers in this recipe and it all tasted wonderful. The beauty of food preservation at home is that every batch is just a wee bit different. I took the job in the deli six months ago. I put some in a canning jar, but I’m not sure if I should leave it out or refridgerate? I only ask because of limited space in my refrigerator so not sure I could have an entire gallon if pickles in there. And the white layer on the bottom is fine. And can you keep the extra in a jar to make more pickles later or does it have to be made all at once? Hi Jessica- I think you should be fine. Thanks so much for taking the time to rate and review the recipe, Norma. The acidity is not the right level for shelf-stability after canning. I love the recipe, but I am kind of confused by the portions. Question? I love, love pickle juice. I’ve been putting my hard-boiled eggs in the Claussen pickle juice after the pickles were gone, but there’s just not enough. Or you mis-measured the salt. Dill pickles at their crunchiest, saltiest best! Thanks! My wife says that she’s drink some of the juice…in a dirty martini or a Bloody Mary. I have heard that if you use water for the pickles instead of vinegar, it will be better for probiotics. I love you recipe; however, I need to divide into 1/4 so I can make 2 quarts at a time. It won’t ruin anything if you did use it though. noting CrackerjackHeart’s advice of using distilled water to alleviate cloudy brine. 2) Using cucumbers that are not same-day fresh or are over-mature. I call them short pickles. 2 teaspoons coriander seeds. Bangin cold, crunchy, garlicky, dill pickles! Actually Michael, Claussen does not can their pickles, which is why they are in jars in the refrigerated section of the grocery stores. I’m wondering whether I need to change the salt recommendations in my recipe to reflect this issue…. I made 2 gallon containers and 4 quart jars. Can’t wait to try them! They were horrible!! My family loves Claussen’s pickles – they were my very first one. And one with even more spices. It’s true! Doesn’t th a help the CRISPINESS? I’m used to canning pickles in a boiling water bath, but this is much easier. BUT….I made a booboo. It’s only 4 days and I just put them in the fridge. Why? It’s a big mistake to taste it the day you’ve made it, though. DO NOT waste your time and money like I did. I mean they were in the refrigerated section at Kroger. Thank you so much for sharing! Now, I just wonder how I am going to get the cucumbers for pickling now that winter is coming…. I just don’t want to make the same mistake with the half bushel of cucumbers that were just given to me! This is the exact type of recipe I’ve been looking for! By the way I used Marshalls Creek pickling spice. Will they develop mold and ruin the batch? You may want to let them age a bit in the fridge to mellow! As to how much to put into each container, it sort of depends on the size you use. . Oooooh! Particularly Claussen pickles. The cucumbers came fresh to me from a farm, so they weren’t the problem. Did I do something wrong, or is this just a bit of good luck? BTW, I use green tomatoes instead of cukes. Thanks! I’ve made several varieties over the years and these ones are by far the simplest AND the tastiest. I’ve used it since it was released and prefer it’s flavor. Hi Elizabeth- Can I ask which brand/style of salt you used? My brine turned cloudy, all pickles are submerged, its day 4, now in the refrigerator. Thank you for sharing your recipe and tips. I made a larger jar and they didn’t turn out as well. Thank you!! When I was young and worked industrial construction, and old pipefitter told me about this. That’s either December of this year or December of Never, depending on electoral outcomes. That last bit is hard. I use my garden fresh ones in season and dried ones from the fall before when pickling in the early summer (super hots don’t start harvesting until late August in the midwest). I don’t have a large enough container to put these into all at once, which I think is what you are saying. I think we have 4-6 jars of Claussens in our fridge right now. I made these and loved them. This is my second time making these pickles. To keep them crunchy, freeze them whole for an hour and then cut them up frozen and put them in brine? Thanks so much, Bee! SO great. LOL. These are gross and nothing like Claussen. . The benchmarks you’ll be watching for will be both visual and smell/taste. I made these, and on the morning of the fourth day I woke up to foggy brine. I made the pickles! Ive snuck one or ten out at this point and boy are they good!! No foam or fuzzies on top now. I made your recipe and am very excited about the smell but am terrified of getting sick. Eg, I reuse Claussen plastic jars labelled 64 ounces, ie, half gallon jars. Thanks. Hey there, Joe! Thank you!!! we still have brine left, can we reuse the brine? I truly appreciate it! I don’t expect miracles, and I will try your recipe again when my pickling size cucumber plants begin to produce. I prefer the smaller ones and not have to slice them, but most all the recipes I find tell you to slice, halve or quarter the pickles. I have not personally tried it, so I can’t speak to it from experience. , Hi, I’m in the uk and so so missing decent pickles but the cucumbers are ridiculously hard to get hold of, and when they are around they are £2 each! You can and most definitely WILL taste the difference ; maybe not the iodine flavor itself, but it’s effect on the salt. When you think they’re as good as claussen you’ll find them even better the next day. Sincerely, [email protected] ? Bobbi and Tam seem to be going with various “The year without a…” catch phrases. That drink sounds SPECTACULAR, Dawnielle! So simple to do and so crunchy and garlicky. I grew up eating my Grandma’s homemade dill pickles like the supply was endless and moved on to canning my own pickles as soon as I had a kitchen of my own. Claussen does. The rest I leave to freeze over winter. . Try adding a small piece of stick cinnamon and a few grains of fennel to your brine. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I pickled regular old cucumbers, carrots, asparagus, green beans, onions, mushrooms, and cauliflower using this brine. . Loved this recipe-I haven’t found anyone who didn’t like them! Besides, as I said, there is the crunch factor. I must be missing something. It started turning “blue” on day 4 before sealing jar and putting in the fridge to chill……. Store shelves empty. Thankfully, the brine portion of the recipe makes quite a lot more than one cup. The cucumbers came fresh to me from a farm, so they weren’t the problem. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I mixed up the brine and only half of it fit into my gallon container. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail, I keep then whole and I freeze them for a hour before jarring them the is a secret to make them crunchy, That really works? You just took it a step further and made full sours instead of half sours (think deli lingo.) This recipe NAILS IT! There are a couple of reasons. Now I have about 3/4 of a gallon of brine left over. I prefer to use raw cider vinegar because it still contains the “mother” which allows you to add a little probiotic value to it. Copyright ©2020, Foodie With Family. I then cut them in half lengthwise. I’ll try your tip. As long as there isn’t fur or fuzz or mold, she is good to go! table salt weighs 10 oz. Day 3, brine started going cloudy and I had a fizz effect when I opened the jars (like they were carbonated). Hi Tara- This is a commonly sold blend you can find in most spice sections at grocery stores. Thanks so much, Patricia, and good luck! Hello. I was about ready to make my pressure cooker into a still. This recipe sounds amazing! I love to use apple cider vinegar when I am fermenting pickles because I prefer the flavour of it. Just a thought. The Cucumbers will be soggy if you do. It’s a fresh/fermented pickle which is meant to be kept in cold storage (in the refrigerator or a very cool dry-cellar). Hi there, Pickle Pansy Great name, by the way. So glad I found this recipe .I’ve been trying different pickle recipes for years and this one is by far the BEST !! I’m sorry excited to try this recipe- thank you! Hey Denise- When it’s summer time and the idea of turning on the stove makes me want to crawl into an (air conditioned) hole, these pickles are a welcome treat. I did four jars and let me say they are fantastic. Get on the homemade Claussen knock-off pickle train, my friends, there’s plenty of room for all of us and if you don’t know what to do with the leftover brine, just pass it to my husband. The pickles were soft and I cannot describe the taste. I made these yesterday, however, science will not allow you to put 1 gallon of cold water along with 35 pickles and 2/3 cup vinegar and salt/spices in a gallon jar…just won’t fit….lol….bought a 2 gallon brewing tub, and now waiting for results, did add some Bay leaves as another pickler said that they keep the pickles crisp…we shall see…will update on Monday. I tried your recipe and although the delicious flavor was still in the brine, every pickle was absolutely mushy and completely unedible. So simple. I am trying to find a clearer brine. I’d love to hear what you think of these compared to your usual ones if you make them! Do you have to refrigerate all the pickles or can you leave them in the brine until you are ready to start a new jar? They can also be purchased at bulk food stores. I hate to say it, but some cucumbers just behave badly. Garlic has an enzyme in it that can turn it blue while pickling. We’re heading into day 3 of the process and (knock wood) so far, so good. Can regular white vinegar be used ? I might have to call 911. Dam these are good and super easy to make I use two grape leaves per quart jar for crunchy pickles. You will have to leave room to accommodate this. I’m afraid this recipe is not suitable for canning because of low acidity. Hi Reb- I’m terribly sorry you’re frustrated. If you give it a shot, please let me know what you think! I’d bet the brand / version of each ingredient (especially the raw cider vinegar & pickling spices) will affect the taste of your Claussen Knock-Offs, so, what brands / versions of the ingredients did you use? And I love these pickles. Put one slice under each arm and go to the dance. Thank you so much for such a great rating and I’m so glad you love it! The answer is that it won’t. It also does not suggest putting it in the sunlight, in fact, it says to store them OUT of direct sunlight. Thank you for the excellent rating! So will make them whenever I can. Hi Carol- Cloudy brine is not a problem. Works great. Very soggy and have a really bad “tangy” aftertaste. Also exposure to extreme heat will they be bad? So on the fifth day I transferred them to smaller jars and they were awesome….at that moment in time. DIRECTIONS. l add cucumbers & green tomatoes & the bribe to a sterile jar & refrigerate. I did add fresh dill to my jars but other than that i didnt change a thing . I prefer them over any popsicle or ice cream! I’m so making these! Cloudiness is a-okay! Sincerely, Dorothy Poki’i. Your recipe makes a 2.4% salt solution, before adding the vinegar. Refrigerator pickles are a lot easier to make because they donât require using the traditional canning process. Just meant I couldn’t enjoy my occasional caffeine-free diet Coke. That methodology will result in pickled cucumbers, which we commonly call pickles. I love them so much I snack on them like candy! In a gallon jar (or large, wide-mouth, food-safe container) layer the dill heads or seed, garlic cloves and sliced cucumbers. This is day 2, no cloudiness, but a great pickle color so we tried one and it is AMAZING! If you’re looking for an excellent canning pickle, I’d recommend this one from my archives: https://www.foodiewithfamily.com/2008/07/23/pickle-me-this/. I can explain the usual instruction to use bottled water. Just bought a jar of pickles (store brand) this week, never noticed any issue. Hi there! I LOVE whole pickles! Hi Alyson… I think you’re fine! Hi Scott- You can substitute an equal amount of distilled white vinegar for the cider vinegar, certainly! I like tossing garden odds and ends into the leftover brine (pieces of cauliflower, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, etc…) in the fridge. . Made these.. No fuzz .. I’ve had them sitting on counter covered with brine for a week..should they be in refrigerator? On a side note, I stuffed the jar so tightly that I don’t have to worry about any not being covered by the brine. Thanks for sharing this. How would I break down this recipe if I only wanted to make a jar or 2? Pickles? I used a gallon jar and I only was able to fit a little less than half the liquid in. …One other question… how many days did you leave them on the counter at room temp? Thanks! WordPress Thanks for the love! I just made a jar of pickle spears, with a 6% brine, and they tasted Good, after only two days of curing. And the pickles will disappear faster than you can make them. I found these to be incredibly good. I really haven’t tried heat-sealing them. I’ve been calling it “Twenty-twenty and Bored to Death”, >Ive been calling it Twenty-twenty and Bored to Death. It was perfect for me because I hate cloves and cinnamon (yuck). Do you foresee any problems I need to be aware of trying this with sliced and adding a few dried Thai peppers as long as all stays below the brine? Thanks so much! On the second day they looked fine, on the third there was a little white fuzz above the lid, but not underneath on the pickles. Thank YOU, Peggy! I’m glad you love it! Another thought: I’ll know “The Troubles” are over when LuckyGunner has inventory again. Could you help me figure out how much of ingredients? It’ll go straight into the fridge where it will live until you’re ready to eat it! Find a wide variety of delicious and easy Kraft Foods recipes, cooking tips, and more for every meal and occasion. He swears it makes his seed taste better! The search goes on…. Hi Lorie- I generally use the pickling spice blend sold by McCormick, but I have also happily used the no-brand blend from the local Amish bulk foods store! You may find they ferment faster and if so, pop them in the fridge sooner than the recipe specifies. I read that several years ago in a magazine (like Good Housekeeping) that they had done studies with college athletics and severe cramps-85% of the athletes experienced almost instant relief. I will try this this weekend so thanks. I used 2 of the extra large canning jars which are actually to large to use if you’re processing anything. I have had mine on the counter for 3 days and just can’t help myself anymore.. Thanks so much! How can i can these without cooking them. You’re working on fermenting the cucumbers, not straight up pickling them which would take a much larger quantity of vinegar. I wonder if u could leavevthem in the refrigerator for the 2-4 day pickling to finish. The only […], […] the alum that many others have. My second would have been my Moms homemade bread and butter pickles. The waiting is hard. Cover lightly with a lid just perched on top or secure a piece of cheesecloth over the jar with a rubber band to keep fruit flies away. It’s how I found the wipes and a few other things while on the road. Have you tried slicing and eating them? Can I put these in jars and if so how would I go about the canning? Also added a couple of jalapeños with seeds removed because I had them. I’m afraid these are not suitable for canning/processing both because of acidity level leaving them unsafe to store at room temperature and because the processing would make them suffer texturally. Kudos!! Any other suggestions for using it? The only time I paid over the prices from before the crap hit the fan was for a case of 40. Google recipes for half sour pickles and you will find vinegar interferes with fermentation. I sell my extras at work and never make enough to keep up with demand! I’ve got about half a gallon of brine leftover – can I refrigerate it and use it when I have more cucumbers? I haven’t tried this yet but want to make a note that I recently submerged some sliced kohlrabi in my clause pickle juice for 2 weeks and the result was phenomenal! flour 1/4 cup milk 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 1 Tbsp. I think that sounds outstanding, Stacey! Thank you so much, Betsy, for taking the time to rate the recipe and let me know you love it! I brined mine a little longer, but, I’m a glutton. If I make these pickles in a crock,after 4 days ,should I put them in the fridge? First time pickle maker and I love em. It’ll definitely work! If you scroll through the comments, you’ll see that quite a few people have experienced success with this recipe and are very happy with the results. Bad throw them out, also this is way to much salt and I use Durris Farms cold pack, 3 level tblspns of pickling salt. That also means they canât be stored on a shelf in the basement or in the pantry, they must live in the refrigerator. Does this recipe make 1 gallon of pickles? The cloudiness is nothing to worry about- all brine does that at some point. From fried to sweet, from crisp dill to soft bread and butter pickles. No worries, and thank you for letting me know you love them, Rebecca. They’re great! I use Bragg’s apple cider vinegar when the jar gets low in juice and the mother in the vinegar cultures it a bit and gives it a little fizz. I bought the mccormick pickling spice andk i dont want to over do it. If you find yourself with extra when the process is done, you can most definitely use it to make more pickles. Using bottled water (theoretically, anyway) eliminates a variable there. Thanks. I looked at the Boars Head ones, but they didn't have the sandwich slices, so I settled on the Kroger brand sandwich slices. How does the recipe yield 2 gallons of pickles when all the cucumbers are placed in a gallon container? Reserve the extra brine to top off your jar if the levels drop! Morton’s Kosher salt is my salt of choice and this recipe is geared toward using it. I always make the dill that are put in a hot water bath to can. Cold temperatures slow or stop fermentation. These Claussen pickles taste just like the commercial ones you find at the store, if not better. Anyway, as the jars aged in the refrigerator (I had a 2 recipes), the brine became a bit “boozy”, not cloudy or fuzzy, just a bit bubbly. Don’t know how else to describe the taste. They aren’t left out on the counter at all. Canned pickles for years. Helps every time and tastes good! Love this recipe. I understand, though. I’ve had my pickles in the fridge for about 2 months and there’s a white filmy looking stuff on the very top. It sounds like a good time to stick them in the refrigerator! I’m sorry! Any suggestions for picking spices? Did I do something wrong? It wouldn’t hurt to add a grape leaf! Kind of a tradition here that, once per week, I make the kids chicken wings. Just finished fermenting and put in fridge this morning. I keep the jars on the kitchen counter for 3 days but cover them with a clean dish towel as light affects the brining. I threw every thing away. Water bath sweet pickles are too mushy. There are bubbles on the top of the pickles in the jar. I used considerably less cukes than suggested. Second, the leaves/weed tend to cling to everything and float unpleasantly in the pickle brine while the seeds settle helpfully to the bottom for the most part. (that they found the Wuhan Flu in the US much earlier than previously suspected could be a derail to my own comment..). They’re exclusively a refrigerator pickle. No worries. God bless!?? Today, I did a gallon jar of diagonal sliced chips…. They taste fine(obviously). Hi Penny- Unfortunately, these are not suitable for canning. Is that normal? I often have more than one batch going simultaneously (one in the fridge, one fermenting on the counter, etc…). These are homemade refrigerated deli pickles, also known as Lithuanian half-sours, also known (in the commercial equivalent) as Claussen dill kosher pickles, also known as the best pickles ever known to mankind.. Hereâs the thing. The only fault I found with it was it was too lean. The other thing that can cause an issue like that is if you processed the jars instead of following instructions and letting them sit out at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. The sour garlic variety, which would be my first choice, is showing as "sold out." and apple cider vinegar?? chopped fresh dill. Someone must. Mold is. HAHA… Please let me know how they turn out for you! If the jar is a gallon and filled with cucumbers, a gallon of water won’t fit. Read more. Does this entail only rinsing them (in cold / hot water) and/or rub them with your bare fingers? qts. I’ve never made pickles and want to try this. Within 3 days of being in the fridge, they were complete mush, like absolutely disintegrated. Cloudy pickle brine is totally normal! Do you have any idea as to why it would get cloudy? Tighten up the lib and refrigerate. I can’t tell you in what quantities, you’ll have to experiment, but that’s what I’m going to try. They do get a little carbonated if they’re fermented quite well. A brand, perhaps? I love kosher dills and am also guilty of drinking the brine! Please answer! I tried the pickles on day 2 of the bribing process and wowza were they salty! Oh, Carol. Then, I put the upright jars back on the counter and cover again. And thoughts on what I did wrong. My friend just made a batch and the brine looks cloudy and she said most of the jars she made are cloudy. We all had our own jar of juice in fridge, perfectly refreshing cold summer drink. Hi Bill- You didn’t do anything wrong. . You will not water bath or pressure can these. My first question is this…the leftover brine tastes more salty than the brine with the cukes. If I wanted to process these in a water bath for sealing, how long would it process for? Feel free to sub in distilled vinegar if you prefer it. I cut them in half lengthwise and only made a half batch. Maybe Clausen had to shut down it’s pickling plant. The ones at the grocery store are usually coated in wax and a different variety that doesn’t pickle quite as well. How fortunate you are to have those cuke vines! Please advise it would greatly be appreciated. The procedure is similar except the brine only consists of 1 tbsp kosher or sea salt to 1 cup of filtered or distilled water. Can I use a water bath? Thanks for sharing your idea, Eddisu! Delicious! So after killing it off in a week I went down and grabbed another jar. I as concerned that would create a sweet pickle, which I […], […] cumin-heavy brine. It’s just calcium chloride so its very safe. Also why not use any dill weed? This recipe if fantastic, I had one hug problem though. And for the garlic cloves do they need to be chopped or just peeled? I have to differ with you on your statement that they wont be crunchy hnoisy crunchy when bitten) though. The same happened with cleaners and other paper products. But They stayed up in my cabinet for about a week and a half, before I put them in the refrigerator. I made batch of these on Sunday. I would say if you’d prefer pickles that you can guarantee are chlorine/fluoride free and you’re on town or city water, you might go for the bottled water. I just ordered 2 more gallon glass jars on web so I can make more and husband just walked into into livingroom with a bowl of them. There’s ALWAYS brine left. I’m a little more concerned about the ground coriander as it is much more potent in the same measurement than the seeds would be. They are good but I love these garlic Dill better. Now I’m going to try to perfect a recipe for Wolfie’s fresh sauerkraut. Publix has been out of Claussen pickles for a while, and they are not able to tell me when they will be re-stocked. It’s the end of August and in another couple of month or three I’ll be pulling our first batch of Sunchokes -> Jerusalem Artichokes. I even went back after 4 days of them being refrigerated and poured out the brine and replaced it with distilled water. After much asking around in the store, it seems they no longer carry Claussen pickles. As for the knock-offs, they’ll hold until they grow fur or are slimy! They are improved by refrigeration texturally after the initial fermentation. Claussens is always in the refrigerated section, as well, and advises refrigerating their pickles, so I wouldn’t store theirs on a shelf either. Over here pickling is a way of life so I was glad to find your vlassic recipe! But I was wondering if that is normal for the taste difference to be present. I learn so much from you as well! They’re also beneficial because they contain helpful bacteria which is good too replenish your intestinal Flora similar to the effect of eating yogurt. 15 jars on the counter for three days. If it works, it will definitely take longer. My boyfriend and I made these, after day 3 they needed another day….after day 4 they were moldy. I’m new to canning and pickling but Claussen’s are my obsession! The brine is cloudy, not clear. I don’t have room in frig for my pickles can I can them to store in jars? Hi Jessica! I can easily find the mini thin skinned and English cucmber varieties. It was a lie. It was ordered in May. I also used ground coriander instead of seed. The weird thing to me is that the person at work most likely to freak out at someone sneezing and “getting everybody sick” under normal conditions, is the person who was most resistant to taking any anti-coronavirus measures. I want to help you succeed here!!! They are currently in a cool (not cold) room in my basement. McCormick is a pretty commonly available brand that offers pickling spices. Here pickles and BBQ can be found almost anywhere, and almost any way. I’m wondering after they sit out for, 4 days if they would keep longer if you freeze them? Only addition to this recipe is how to sterilize the jars. I was sick Jan and Feb with the 2nd worst flu I’ve had, ever. This is a pretty dead-on copy-cat of Claussen style pickles, so if you like the salt level in those, you should like these pickles. Is there any way to process these pickles for long term storage. If so, what’s the solution for keeping them submerged? 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