Homemade Pickles

With all the fresh veggies that

are in season or coming out of

your own garden, there just isnt an excuse

to buy pickles when you can make your own!

If you dont have cucumbers on hand

you can use this recipe really for

ANY veggie you want to pickle.

You can double or triple this recipe to

give you a larger amount. I just happen to

only have a family of (3) so the 2 quarts

were the perfect size for us.

HOMEMADE REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
4 C. Water

1 TBSP. Fresh Garlic~minced

2 TBSP. Kosher Salt

4 tsp. Pickling Spice

2 C. White Vinegar

Fresh veggies~for 2 qts. I used 6 cucumbers

Start by bringing the water and minced
garlic to a rolling boil for 5 minutes.

Add in Salt and vinegar, return to

a boil until salt is dissolved.

Wash 2 quart jars, place 2 tsp. of

pickling spice into each jar.

Then add in your fresh veggies,

packing them in tightly.

You can cut  or use whole veggies.

Pour hot brine over veggies.

Let the jars cool to room temp.

before placing on lids.

I like to shake the spices up in the jar

every hour or so....you don have to do this step,

I just like to make sure it is all seasoned evenly.

These will gain flavor each day .

And will keep for up to 4 weeks.

You Reap what You sew,

Lark