Monday, August 17, 2020

Refrigerator Pickles

Hey there, Besties! 🌟

Our garden has been absolutely overflowing with cucumbers this year, and I've been on a pickle-making spree! 🥒✨

I started with premixed packets for my pickling adventures, whipping up some sweet relish and kosher dills. They were great, but I wanted to get a little more creative.

That's when I stumbled upon a fantastic recipe for refrigerator pickles. I only had enough cucumbers for two jars then, so I decided to try it. I tweaked the recipe a bit, adding garlic salt alongside fresh garlic and mixing in dried dill with the fresh dill. The result? Super flavorful pickles! After letting them chill in the fridge for almost a week, I finally cracked them open. And wow, they were absolutely fantastic—so full of flavor! I loved them so much that I made another batch this morning, but this time, I canned them. We'll see if they have the same goodness as the refrigerator ones!

I'm not usually a fan of canning, but doing it in small batches this year has made it more enjoyable. This morning, I only canned four small jars of pickles. It still took some time, but it was manageable.

Pickle-making has been a highlight of my season. I've loved experimenting with different spices to create something truly delicious!