My favorite bush beans to grow are Provider Beans. They hold up to their name here in West Virginia, and they came through the heat dome in great shape, then got to putting on beans when the temp dropped back into the 80s. They are solid, thick beans that grow to the perfect length for… Continue reading Canning Dilly Beans
Tag: Pickling
Dill Pickled Carrots
I've been considering adding more easily preserved pickled vegetables to our meals. I decided to do carrots first. The hands-on time is very short, and I was done within an hour and had all my water bath canning gear packed back up. And that is how canning should be - quick and easy. Dill Pickled… Continue reading Dill Pickled Carrots
Quick Pickled Red Onions
I've pickled red onions often, using various methods, and I've always searched for ways to replicate the pickled onions served in cafes. While tasty, water bath canning them never produced the results I wanted. The onions were cooked and didn't have the snap they needed. Then I played with this quick pickling method, and I… Continue reading Quick Pickled Red Onions
Ginger Bread and Butter Pickles
I’ve never been a fan of celery seed in most anything – be it in potato salad or pickles. I find it harsh tasting. But now…it can be left out and find some new flavors. You won’t regret it. I adapted a recipe from Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving, page 303. Which I might… Continue reading Ginger Bread and Butter Pickles
Dill Pickles
I had gotten a deal on 50 pounds of pickling cucumbers, so I got busy! In the end I made about 4 batches of these pickles. Dill Pickles Ingredients: 8 pounds small cucumbers, 4 to 6 inches length ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup canning salt 1 quart white vinegar (5% acidity) 1 quart filtered… Continue reading Dill Pickles