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Pickles

Pickles are foods that have been fermented in a brine of salts and vinegar. The most common pickle is made from cucumbers.

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Why is sufficient amount of salt is added to pickles?

Pickles are not preserved in salt. The salt in a pickle recipe is used as a step prior to preserving the pickles. Cucumbers are washed, ends trimmed off (if the blossom end is left on the pickles will not become crisp). Then the sliced cucumbers are put in a large bowl, crock, or sterilized cooler. Salt is sprinkled over the cucumbers and ice is placed on top. The cucumbers are then left for anywhere from 4 hours to 48 hours depending on the recipe. During this period additional ice may need to be added to keep the vegetables cold. The cucumber slices are then rinsed several times with cold water until all salt is washed off. During this process the salt pulls water out of the cucumber slices (sometimes other vegetables are included in this process) so that when the vinegar and spices are added during processing they will be absorbed into the cucumbers more readily. This process improves the flavor and makes the finished pickles crispy.

Who was the 1st person to make pickles?

Undoubtedly the first pickles were made by accident. Food that was stored, probably with salt, fermented and the acids created by the fermentation preserved the food. Sauerkraut, which is pickled cabbage, has been made in this way for centuries. When it was done first is anyone's guess.

Where can you buy Sour Pickles near Greenville South Carolina?

You can get Sour Pickles from Mr. and Mrs. Pickle at Flea World in Sanford. Booth C27. They are really good!

Can you use burp less cucumbers to make pickles?

've read that they may get mushy over time. I did use them in bread and butter pickles and they are delicious! However, I plan to eat them before they have a chance to soften up too much!

How many years have pickles been around?

However long tommy poot has eaten them! Yes i said tommy poot. Incase your wondering, justin bieber is married to sammi jo!

How many pickles should you eat a day?

As many as you'd want as long as you don't have problems with salt, and don't eat too many tho because you may get diarrhea.

What is the recipe for canning claussen dill pickles?

Suggest you look at Claussen's website. However, it is probably a secret recipe.

Why pickles do not spoil easily?

You mean canning or pickling? When you pickle something, you normally put vinegar in it. Some bacteria don't prefer to live in a slightly acidic environment (vinegar is a little acidic). So the vinegar will deter SOME bacteria from growing, which may prevent spoilage.

When you can or pickle something, make sure to heat it very hot 165 degrees then close it TIGHT, immediately after you put it in the jar. This will prevent bacteria from living in the jar and spoiling the food!

I would say that securely jaring and properly heating the food is the main reason why jarred or canned food items don't spoil.

What is difference between cucumber and gherkin?

Not really. Cornichons are spiced slightly differently, and cost more. But, they're basically the same: tiny pickled cucumbers.

AnswerContrary to popular believe, gherkins are not cucumbers. Gherkins and cucumbers are related but not the same plant race. This is a slight difference botanically, but quite a difference in taste and appearance.

Cornichons are indeed harvested before they are fullgrown. After that they are pickled according to a French recipe. This results in pickles that are slightly less salty then the average pickled gherkin.

Cornichons have more flavor, are tinier than baby gherkins. Gherkins can be substitued for Cornichons, but once you taste the real thing, it is tough to go back. They keep forever in the frige and are a tasty addition to tuna salad, devilled eggs and lots of other things.

Are bread and butter pickles good for you?

Butter like any food might become bad for you if you consume too much of it. As the calories from butter are almost purely from the fat content it might not be a good idea to consume it regularly. Almost every Westerners diet consists already of high amounts of fat. Adding extra butter to it will just contribute more to exceeding the fat intake.

However butter itself is not bad and holds many health benefits. Main principle though is - moderation.

How long do canned pickles last?

You don't mention whether the jar has been opened or not. But unopened canned pickles will be good for 2+ years. If older, the pickles may lose some crunchiness and become soft, but they will be safe to eat.

How do you make pickles like are served at the Carnegie Deli?

United Pickle in the Bronx provides the Carnegie Deli with it's pickles.

Vitamins in pickles?

Pickles have been studied for over four centuries, and scientists are working on this. The Valasic Scientific Center for Pickle Research in Florance, Italy, has tried to find nutritional value within the atomic structures of the pickle; however, they were unable to find any.

How can you tell if pickles have gone bad?

There are many ways a pickle can be broken down. Things like the weather, the type of salt, the vinegar, the method you used to pickle them, and the the time between you gathering cucumbers and pickling them all come into play. For more information go to the link provided.

Why are dill pickles sour?

Some aren't but for pickles like the dill, it's because they've been extremely marinated (soaked) in a dill, which is quite a sour spice

Not to be disagreeable, but the dill is actually a very rich, green flavor. It is the vinegar in the brine that actually provides the sour notes.

Can you get marijuana out of your system with pickle juice?

It takes approximately 5 gallons of pickle juice to get weed out of your system you will pass a drug test I didn't believe it so I tried it and it worked I drank 6 and a half gallons.. good luck :)

How many Pickles are made every year?

From 1994 to 2005 the average per capital consumption of pickles in the U.S. was approximately 3.5 to 5.25 pounds per person, per year. In the year 2005 consumption was approximately 4.25 pounds per person.

How do you fix pickles that are too salty?

There is really is not much you can do. Supposedly there are various things that you can add to absorb the salt, such as potatoes, but I do not think they work and they all cost money. My advice is to eat it as is, if you can or throw it out and learn from your mistake.

What is the role of bacteria in making pickles?

Bacteria play a crucial role in the fermentation process of making pickles. Specifically, lactic acid bacteria convert sugars found in cucumbers into lactic acid, which not only preserves the cucumbers but also gives pickles their characteristic sour flavor. This fermentation process creates an acidic environment that inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms, ensuring the safety and longevity of the pickles. Overall, these beneficial bacteria are essential for both the preservation and flavor development in pickling.

Why do Mcdonalds add gherkins to their burgers?

Gherkin pickles was one of the original toppings for the burgers made by founders Richard and Maurice McDonald. The first McDonald's opened in 1940 in San Bernardino, CA.