Pickles with a slightly different recipe.

[Steve H]

I made up 7 pints of dill pickles this morning. I tweaked the recipe a touch.
I'm betting these will be very good.

For the brine:
7 cups water
7 cups white vinegar
3/ 4 cup kosher salt. I'm out of pickling salt.
Bring to a low boil.
I took 10 cloves of the spicy garlic I made recently. And gave them a quick run through the processor. And divided it between the 7 jars.
Each jar also got:
1/8 tsp pickle crisp.
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp dill seed
1/2 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp dried minced onion
Some fresh dill. Didn't measure.
Add pickles and add hot brine. And vacuum seal.
I'll post my thoughts in a few days.

 

[sawhorseray]

Nice piece of work Steve, that ought to last you a couple of weeks, Like! I never run out of pickling salt and I've never pickled anything, use it for my sausage making. RAY

 

[Steve H]

Nice piece of work Steve, that ought to last you a couple of weeks, Like! I never run out of pickling salt and I've never pickled anything, use it for my sausage making. RAY

Thanks Ray! I thought I had another box in the pantry. Wrong! Pickling salt in sausage eh? Never heard of that before. Why do you use that over kosher or sea salt? Just curious.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Sounds good Steve! Be interested to see how ya like em

Ryan

 

[Steve H]

Sounds good Steve! Be interested to see how ya like em

Ryan

Thanks! I'll let you know.

 

[xray]

Nice!! It will be interesting to see of the spicy garlic (pickled?) imparts any flavor on the final product.

Also wanted to let you know that you inspired me to make dilly beans next week. I want to water bath these so they’re shelf stable.

 

[sawhorseray]

Thanks Ray! I thought I had another box in the pantry. Wrong! Pickling salt in sausage eh? Never heard of that before. Why do you use that over kosher or sea salt? Just curious.

Just what I started out with Steve, and I've never changed. I use kosher salt in rubs due to it being about the same consistency as CBP, I use sea salt in my pizza dough recipe. RAY

 

[MJB05615]

Looks good Steve. Can't wait to se how they turn out. Thanks for sharing.

 

[tx smoker]

Well Steve, that does it. I'm getting the attachment to start putting the jars under vacuum and making these. Been waiting too long and running out of excuses not to do it. I looked for the Ball dill pickle spice you noted in a previous post but have not found it online. Think I'm just gonna go with what you have here but maybe add a touch of cayenne.

Robert

 

[Steve H]

Nice!! It will be interesting to see of the spicy garlic (pickled?) imparts any flavor on the final product.

Also wanted to let you know that you inspired me to make dilly beans next week. I want to water bath these so they’re shelf stable.

Thanks! One thing I've noticed with my recipe. The beans are good. But I think I'd go 50/50 on the water to vinegar ratio next time. I just like them a bit tarter.

 

[Steve H]

Looks good Steve. Can't wait to se how they turn out. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! And you're welcome Mike!

 

[Steve H]

Well Steve, that does it. I'm getting the attachment to start putting the jars under vacuum and making these. Been waiting too long and running out of excuses not to do it. I looked for the Ball dill pickle spice you noted in a previous post but have not found it online. Think I'm just gonna go with what you have here but maybe add a touch of cayenne.

Robert

Lol! I figured you'r jump on the train sooner or later. And don't hurt yourself looking for the dill pickle spice from ball. It is not bad. But, it just has the store bought taste to it. I like the ones I'm making more.

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

Ya buddy. These will be good next to a couple smash burgers. Well done, sir!

 

[Steve H]

Ya buddy. These will be good next to a couple smash burgers. Well done, sir!

Thank you!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

The pickle king strikes again! Look great as usual Steve. Did you use pickling cukes for these or just regular?

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Sounds good. The ones I made last week all ready taste great. Thanks for the insperation!

 

[tx smoker]

The pickle king strikes again!

Yes sir!! He's definitely giving a bunch of folks the pickle tickle!! Probably one of the most replicated threads I've seen. So many people enjoying these pickle threads and getting on board with them. Kudos Steve!! My vacuum sealing accessories have been ordered as of a little while ago and are en-route.

Can't wait!!
Robert

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

Another nice job Steve!

LIKE!

John

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

Yes sir!! He's definitely giving a bunch of folks the pickle tickle!! Probably one of the most replicated threads I've seen. So many people enjoying these pickle threads and getting on board with them. Kudos Steve!! My vacuum sealing accessories have been ordered as of a little while ago and are en-route.

Can't wait!!
Robert

“the pickle tickle” - I love it.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Have to say you're a good influence Steve! Well you and SmokinAl Since I got the recipe from him, but you have helped me along my way with pickles and such. Just did 5 1/2 quarts of pickles tonight. Added dehydrated red chili pepper to the pint of pickles to see if we like it. Also did a pint of beans a couple weeks ago but seemed lacking so added peppers to it also and revealed.

Thank you
Ryan