Now, you can’t read it very well but this is Mrs. Wages REFRIGERATOR pickle mix. Yup, magic in a pouch! Here are the supplies I gathered for my pickles.
Now, keep in mind that all you actually need is the following:
- Some pickling cucumbers (see note at the end of this post)
- Some 5% acidity white vinegar
- Mrs. Wages refrigerator pickle mix
- Dill seed
- Fresh Garlic
- Serrano Peppers
In a non-reactive pot (so NO aluminum) place your vinegar, water, and the contents of your pickling packet (look on your pickling packet for quantities of water and vinegar). Heat until it boils to make sure all the ingredients dissolve completely.
While you are waiting for your brine to heat up, pack your sterilized jars very tightly with your pickles (I like mine sliced but you can make spears or leave your cucumbers whole but be sure to remove the blossom end)
Now pour in your brine. See the granules on top? That is the garlic that was included in the Mrs. Wages refrigerator packet.
Now, as you all know, my family LOVES garlic. So, what I do is add some extra goodies in the bottom of my jars before I pack them with the cucumber slices. I usually add 1-2 cloves fresh garlic sliced along with 1 tsp dill seed. It just kicks up the flavor a bit.
I decided to make a few “zesty” pickles so as you can see, I added some dill seed, garlic and sliced seranno peppers in the jar.
This here is a jar of some dried chipotle peppers. I decided to try adding one to a couple of jars. I wonder how it will turn out. I’ll update you!
A couple of quick notes about your cucumbers.
- You can use regular cucumbers if you don’t have pickling cucumbers. However, keep in mind that the seeds in regular cucumbers are larger so it is best to use pickling cucumbers if possible.
- Make sure you use fresh picked cucumbers when making pickles. I purchased mine from a local family farm and pickled them the same day I purchased them.
Anne @ Domesblissity
Oooh, this looks interesting. I don’t think I’ve seen this at the shops here.
Anne xx
Gail Purath
I never buy anything but Claussen pickles. They are truly the best. I’m going to try this. Thanks for the info and tutorial. Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)
The Lovely Mrs. P
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Betsy @ Romance on a Dime
This looks so amazing!! I tried pickling for the first time this year. It’s so much easier than I thought. Thanks for sharing at Take it on Tuesday!!
Rose, DIY Crafts
Yeah, gotta make these.
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