Pickle brine recipe?

Question

Does anyone want to share their favorite recipe for homemade pickles?

I'm looking for a easy pickle brine recipe for about 10 quarts. Thanks

Answer 1

place 1 garlic clove, 1 hot pepper and 1 medium to large sprig of dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill seed) in the bottom of your jars (I like wide mouthed ons because they're easier to pack) pack with either sliced or speared cucumbers, just up to the threading for the band. Boil 1 quart of water, 1 cup of white vineger and 1/2 cup canning salt (I cut it to 1/3cup) until salt is dissolved. pour brine over cucumbers just til it covers them. put on your lids (no need to boil) and bands. Boil in a canner for exactly 10 minutes. remove and let cool. YUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! I've made 4 dozen pints of these so far this year and they're wonderful!!!

Answer 2

BASIC PICKLE BRINE

1 c. sugar

1 c. vinegar, apple cider vinegar

1 c. water

1 heaping tbsp. mixed pickling spices

Put spices in small bag. Boil all together.

I have used this recipe to spice, pineapple, pears, peaches, beets, hard boil eggs, prunes and figs and apple rings. Just drop fruit in the brine and simmer for about 10 minutes, gently.

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