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What is the recommended salt ratio for brine when pickling vegetables?
The recommended salt ratio for brine when pickling vegetables is typically 5 to 8 salt by weight.
What is the recommended type of salt for pickling vegetables: pickling salt or regular table salt?
Pickling salt is the recommended type of salt for pickling vegetables, as it does not contain any additives like iodine or anti-caking agents that can affect the pickling process.
What is the recommended amount of calcium chloride to use when pickling vegetables?
The recommended amount of calcium chloride to use when pickling vegetables is typically 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon per quart of pickling liquid.
Are all pickles cucumbers?
Cucumbers are what pickles are made from. They are made by processing the cucumbers in a solution of vinegar, spices and other flavors. But in England, baby pickles are tiny onions soaked in vineger.
Can you make pickles from cucumbers that are not the pickling variety?
Yes you can. However, pickling cucumbers have smaller and fewer seeds and a thinner skin than other cucumbers. Therefore, they absorb the pickling solution better and tend to be more crisp than larger cucumbers.
Can i eat pickling cucumbers raw?
Yes, you can
Is a pickle a melon?
No. Pickles are cucumbers that have been preserved by pickling
Are pickles fruit?
No, pickles are not fruit they are actually cucumbers (a vegtable) that have been soaked in vinigar and other things Pickling may well originate with the Roman practice of preserving food in sour wine, and refers to the method of preservation, not specifically to the items preserved, which might include fruit, vegetables, cheese or seafood. Indian pickles typically employ oil and salt as the preservation medium. Japanese pickles are more likely to employ brine. Most other parts of the world use vinegar as a preservative. NB: cucumbers are a fruit.Yes
Why does pickling cucumbers in vinegar helps to preserve them?
Just like salt, to preserve meat, vinegar does the same to cucumbers.
How many pickling cucumbers are in an 8 quart basket?
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What turns the process of canning vegetables into pickling vegetables?
The addition of vinegar and the processing times are different for pickling than for canning. Canning cooks the vegetables thoroughly whereas pickling is done from the veggie's raw state.
What are the essential brine ingredients for pickling vegetables?
The essential brine ingredients for pickling vegetables are water, vinegar, salt, and sugar.
