There are a lot of reasons why the pickles in your pickle juice or the juice itself would turn white or become cloudy. In this article, we’ll explore some of the common causes of white pickles and tell you exactly what to do about them. Why are pickles turning white? You used hard water One … Read more
Like any food with moisture, pickles too are susceptible to damage from mold especially give the fact that the method of preservation employs a liquid medium which makes for a perfect mold habitat. Pickles can get mold when they are made from a brine solution that isn’t perfectly acidic, salted or preserved well during and … Read more
There are three main cultivar groups of cucumber all of which can be used for pickling. Of the three main cultivar groups however, one specific group stands out completely above the rest when it come to pickling, and that is the “pickle cucumber”. This cultivar group have members with shorter lengths than the rest of … Read more
If you have brine from previous pickling efforts and are wondering whether or not you can add cucumbers (in whole or slices) into it, then the answer is yes you can. But one question must be asked which concerns the goal you intend to achieve by adding the cucumbers into the pickle juice. If by … Read more
Just as you can place a “crazy corn” with its shuck (excuse the language but that’s what corns on the cob are called in some American communities) in a pot of simmering water to boil until tender, you can also wrap it with a layer of aluminum foil and carefully toss into the freezer for … Read more
