Love the simplicity of the step by step process! Short and sweet and concise! Thank you! 🤠

Great to see you a younger generation who took interest in gardening canning and pickling! I just made a batch of mustard pickles this week!! Dying art by the younger generation.

the popping sound of the jars sealing is like ASMR for canners.

My daughter and I have learned this year, one needs only to plant what is needed. Love comment on Young generation! ☺️😉

Now this is what I want my pickles to look like😂

I put a grape leaf in mine and it helps to make them crisp.

@annetterobin3303

Жыл бұрын

Where do u get grape leaves

@BiblicalFE

Жыл бұрын

@@annetterobin3303 They are sold in brine at grocery stores. Near the deli, in the tomato sauce aisle and in the Greek section/salad dressing aisle. You could always track some fresh ones down if you have farms/vineyards around your area. If you find the brine ones, use them out of the jar. To cook them, you have to boil them before stuffing. Boiling will kill the enzyme that keeps the cucumbers crispy.

@sqwrrl

Жыл бұрын

@@annetterobin3303 from your grape vines, duh. Just kidding. I’m being a smart Alec but I do have grapes so I will do that next time.

@janefletcher3198

8 күн бұрын

@@BiblicalFEthe brine jar says to wash before using, will this wash off the enzymes?

Awesome I’m making some. Thank you

Thank You for sharing your pickle recipe. Really enjoyed your video.

Just found your videos and you do a good job telling us everything to do. Thanks

Well done. Thanks!

Thank you for this recipe! Will be making with my cucumbers.

ENJOYED !!

Awesome video. Thanks. I will canning pickles today!

Thank you for a recipe withOUT sugar!!! 💕

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

I prefer my pickles without the sweetness.

@sjb3594

11 ай бұрын

I agree! No sugar in my pickles 😀

Looks awesome. Thank you for sharing your video with us

gorgeous cucumbers!

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That time of year again soon!

Great video. Thank you.

Great recipe.❤

Thank you for sharing….I’m ready to make pickles now thanks to your easy method!

Excellenta !! Gracia !!

Great video! I am definitely making some this summer!

Thanks for the useful tips

Thank you so much for the info. I have cucumbers that will be canned tomorrow

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Enjoy 😉

Enjoyed your video. I am going to use your recipe this week. Thankyou.

Differently going to try.

Great video! I'd have to try this.

@virginiagraceliving

2 жыл бұрын

You will love it! Thanks for watching.

Great stuff

Apple cider vinegar is actually amazing for bread and butter style pickles, that’s all we use. Definitely white for dill though!

@virginiagraceliving

2 жыл бұрын

I have tried so many times to like ACV I just hate it haha

Great video!! Thank you so much! 😎🥒

Thank you , subbed. I like your humble kindness.

@virginiagraceliving

11 ай бұрын

I greatly appreciate your support 🙏

I've been makiing pickles and pickled okra for years and througholy enjoy doing it. It is funny how people who don't like okra love pickled okra. Ive never cut off ends of cucumbers when making whole pickles. For spears, yes.

Thanks for sharing, I am going to try your recipe.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Thanks for the video bro

@virginiagraceliving

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thank you

i loce dill pickels just love them dill smells like summer as we make so many

Thanks for the shoutout bro! Hope I get the pleasure of tasting them someday!

@virginiagraceliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! You always have great recipes.

I enjoyed the video and feel your method is simple. My last two batches were too salty or vinegar tasting. I am going to try yours with my cucumbers . The suggestion about packing the jars with the other items first, then carefully placing the maximum number of slices to conserve brine is a great tip. Thank you for posting

@nortoncomando3728

10 ай бұрын

I used your recipe and followed the instructions. My pickles came out delicious with crispy texture. I noted they were far less vinegary and salty than my previous attempts. My only change was I added minced garlic, onions, pepper corn and one bay leaf . I used the sane recipe for pickled eggs and they too came out great. The pickles are very refreshing on a hot day when stored in the refrigerator

Thank You for sharing this recipe ♥️♥️♥️ I will be making them ❣️

Struggled with pickles the last two years. Going to try the salt, ice trick this year and see if that helps. Thanks for the tip.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

No problem! Let me knownhow they turn out.

Gimme dat pickle 😹 can't wait to try this

@virginiagraceliving

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you like them!

Love the family

Hi thank you for the Pickering cucumbers video 👍🏻 you were taking apart your cucumber bed ,do you have a video of seeding and setting up your netting ? I’m interested on how you do it , thanks in advance 😊 Doris

I made them! Yield is 1 pound cucumbers per pint jar. Delicious and crunchy! Thank you. I used red onions and will use white next time. Some of the red coloring got on one end of each spear. Other than that, I will put 2 tablespoons salt into the brine instead of one tablespoon.

@nanaof6babies

Жыл бұрын

Is it ok to lower the cold jars of cukes into already boiling water? Seems like it would shock the jars?

@jerrycopley9325

11 ай бұрын

@@nanaof6babies looked like they warmed the brine up :)

@sheilabeatty3281

11 ай бұрын

​@@nanaof6babiesNo

Everyone has a slightly different imgredient list and ratio of water and vinegar, so I have watched multiple videos. I won't use hot peppers, but thanks for adding onions and more vinegar. My jar of store-bought pickles has minced onions and garlic. I might add red peppercorns, too. Last year, I got only one cucumber, so I was very excited to pick 5 yesterday!

@sqwrrl

Жыл бұрын

I would just tell you to not omit the red pepper flakes entirely if you can. Instead of 1/2 tsp add 1/8 or just a scant sprinkle of pepper flakes. Even 10 or 12 flakes can add depth of flavor without heat as such.

Gotta try some like this. I only did fridge pickles this year, but one did seal!

@virginiagraceliving

2 жыл бұрын

Give it a shot man!

@sqwrrl

Жыл бұрын

Do it!

First time making pickles this year because our cukes came in so late this year 🙃 Will be trying this, and canning for the first time ever! Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 it goes as well as yours did 😅

@virginiagraceliving

10 ай бұрын

Don't skip the ice/salt bath! Biggest game changer for crispy pickles IMO. Good luck!

Hi, I'm new to canning i ran into your channel i like the ease of the picking process. Just want to say thanks😊

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that it was helpful! Thank you for stopping by! I'll be doing my best to post more content like this soon!

@faithloveandhope65

Жыл бұрын

@Virginia Grace Living Quick question: Are they self stable?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

@faithloveandhope65 yes they are!

@barbarahill3153

Жыл бұрын

@@faithloveandhope65 no

obviously you are having success with your cucumbers, , but I'd suggest trying Johnnys Seeds little leaf variety. It's a smaller variety that'll still produce up to quart size usable cukes. It's also a prolific producer b/c of multi-branching, and a self-pollinator w/ other positive attributes.

Great video

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

If you like half sour pickles do it with out water, make them in the morning and enjoy later the same day. 8 or so pickles, cut the ends, put in the plastic bag, ad a little garlic, 2 small spoons of salt, whole black pepper and 1 bunch or less fresh dill, mix and refrigerate, the best half sour pickles 🥒

@cookimozdziock8146

Жыл бұрын

I make half sours frequently. What do you mean no water.

@basiagoscik6927

Жыл бұрын

No water. Do it exactly like I said

@cindyeastbourn7642

11 ай бұрын

Vinegar?

@basiagoscik6927

11 ай бұрын

No vinegar. A little garlic, let me know how you like them

@DPA373

11 ай бұрын

😂

im eating pickles while watching this :)

I stumbled upon your channel and I liked it and I subscribed:)

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!

More Dill! 😋

Hey neighbor. Making these in Disputanta😊

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love Disputaunta, so beautiful out there.

Tfs👍

Is your brine hot or cold when you add it into the jar? Thank You!

I had to pause the video midway and run to the fridge to grab a Klaussen pickle. They are the only store bought ones that I eat. 🥒🥒

I watched this whole video waiting to see your brine recipe.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

I hope it wasn't a waste of time! The recipe is in the description if you click the drop down arrow.

Definitely will try your recipe. Do they have to be refrigerated when opened.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I've always ended up with mushy spears. But I'm going to try your way! Do you salt the whole ones, too? Thanks! And I love hearing the kids in the background: reminds me of when my now-grown kids were little. I still had to get that canning done so it reminds me of my kids in the background. :)

@virginiagraceliving

Ай бұрын

I have not tried whole pickles yet, but if I were going to I'd definitely use this method! I have also struggled with mushy pickles. The salt and ice seem to really help!

I really like your tattoo 😍 and the pickles as well 😋

@virginiagraceliving

Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

I love this 💕 can you make me some pickles

Great video! Ty. I'm wondering what type of cucumbers you grow?

@virginiagraceliving

11 ай бұрын

Supremo

Thanks for this recipe! So the only salt added was before the ice bath? Did you add additional salt to the brine?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

I do not add any more salt after the salt bath. You can taste eone of the unpacked spears to check salt level if it's not salty enough you could add more total eh brine if needed

SO glad you didn't do this in a pressure cooker....I don't feel comfortable trying to can using one of those. (I understand that Quakers water bath all of the canned things....even meats...and have been doing it for centuries....apparently no one has died. )

I never could make them crunchy. So, I gave up trying about 50 years ago. LOL. Enjoying your video.

@BiblicalFE

Жыл бұрын

Cold brine is the only way. HWB canning makes them soft.

@sqwrrl

Жыл бұрын

I had also thought it was impossible with the conventional fermented pickles in brine. I tried once, and was not gonna do that again, but this is different!

So am I the same zone as y’all are? AL… I can’t decide if I’m A or B. Maybe dumb question… this is very informative and interesting.

@virginiagraceliving

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you should be 7B and not a dumb question at all!

New subscriber ❤

New subscriber here!

@virginiagraceliving

25 күн бұрын

Thank you for the support 🙏

@patriciaterry5539

25 күн бұрын

@@virginiagraceliving - love your channel!

@VirginiaGraceLiving What type of cucumber do you need to use for making pickles? I have never done it but am curious.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

There are generally "pickling" types and "slicers" or "snacking" go with one that says "pickling". They will be more crunchy.

Can you skip the boiling/canning & jar them straight into fridge??? Thanks

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! They make great fridge pickles too.

Hi there. Can I use the big 5" cucumbers whole for pickling? Anybody?

Hi, Great video. I'm just getting started. So do these pickles need to be stored in the refrigerator or can they be stored on pantry shelves? You do not boil the cukes so I guess these are refrigerator pickles?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

These can be stored in the pantry.

@sqwrrl

Жыл бұрын

The waterbath thing makes them shelf stable, and also with their vinegar content.

@jimmyMNSTR_911

11 ай бұрын

In fact, you don't want to refrigerate them and put them in the pantry. The temperature change from cold to room temp can pop your jar seal.

Can you use mini cucumbers??

Was the Brine hot when you added it to the cukes? thank you for this video. I had to throw out 10 jars of dill pickles, they were mush and tooo salty. Gonna try again with your recipe.

@virginiagraceliving

4 күн бұрын

@maryannm1977 the brine is hot yes. Not boiling, but decently hot

Hi, thanks for the info. Quick question…how long do they have to sit in the fridge before ready for consumption?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

At least 2 weeks

Can I use this for garlic too?

@virginiagraceliving

Ай бұрын

For pickling garlic? I have never tried that, but I'm sure it will work fine. I also use this for pickled okra.

Any tips for using your recipe for standard grocery store cucumbers; although I found organic, the skin is very dark green, and thick. I'm wondering if the thick skin will make them tough...? I might peel them straight down every 1/4 or so, so they have less skin. Thank you.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

You could try that. Often in the summer though, you can find pickling Cucumbers for a great price at local farmers markets.

@BiblicalFE

Жыл бұрын

They really do not work well.

@keyshi6257

Жыл бұрын

Noooooo don’t peel the skin😮

@jennyterrell6354

7 күн бұрын

I would not use grocery store pickles to can! You want to use the freshest cucumbers possible and I promise those from the grocery are not that fresh. Plus there are particular varieties that are specifically for making pickles and that is for many reasons.

How long do you let them sit in the brine

@virginiagraceliving

10 ай бұрын

About 2 weeks to a month before opening.

yeah buddy !!!!

Why you get heat up jars

How long would you say these are good for after being made and put into a pantry.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

18-24 months

Thats vlassic is a cruch its pulled early your right

Do you have a horseradish pickle recipe

@virginiagraceliving

11 ай бұрын

I don't. Sorry.

Are these shelf stable or refrigerated?

@virginiagraceliving

3 ай бұрын

Shelf stable.

Actually loved this video because pickles are my favorite food group 🥰 thanks for sharing!!! But my odd question is what the Hebrew tattoo means…i could never seem to pause it long enough to try to read it!!!

@virginiagraceliving

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It's Jehova Jireh.

@MaraM0330

11 ай бұрын

So, the Lord will Provide??

@virginiagraceliving

11 ай бұрын

@@MaraM0330 That's right!

@MaraM0330

11 ай бұрын

@@virginiagraceliving that’s beautiful ❤️ you for the reply.

Did you specific cucumbers for pickling?

@virginiagraceliving

10 ай бұрын

Yes. Supremo was the variety.

can you show us the disc that goes in the bottom of the boiling pan? also, because you boiled them, and they were sealed with the heat, does that mean they do not have to be refrigerated until after opening? Thanks,

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

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@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

That's correct. This method is shelf stable.

@dorisolsen4342

Жыл бұрын

@@virginiagraceliving 19:54

Do they have a strong garlic taste?

@virginiagraceliving

6 ай бұрын

No

Does the salt thing work with whole pickles?

@virginiagraceliving

Ай бұрын

I cannot confirm as I have not tried it yet.

After the water bath some of my pickles were not fully submerged less than 1/4 inch in the brine. Is that ok? TIA

@virginiagraceliving

11 ай бұрын

Yes they will be fine

Nice shirt

How tight do you put your leds?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Just hand tight. Not super tight.

Are these shelf stable?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Do you have to boil the vinegar and water before putting into the jars?

@virginiagraceliving

Ай бұрын

You do not have to boil it. Just heat it enough to disolve the salt.

@kyleivy86

Ай бұрын

@@virginiagraceliving thank you 🙂 🙏

How long can you store it in a shelf?

@virginiagraceliving

9 күн бұрын

@@hvanswol if sealed properly a year or more.

I have dry dill is that ok

@virginiagraceliving

10 ай бұрын

Use what you have! It will be good.

Nice, quick question, if I just want quick pickles, can I skip the water bath? Thank you.

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. You can.

@sernani99

Жыл бұрын

@virginiagraceliving thanks so much, one more question I bought a Mccormick pickling spice jar should I add that in the mason first or should I warm it up with the vinegar?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

@sernani99 I think either way is fine honestly. Big thing is to let them sit for a week or so before opening tonket the flavor soak in.

@sernani99

Жыл бұрын

@@virginiagraceliving thank you.

@sernani99

Жыл бұрын

@@virginiagraceliving they were very good, we finished our first jar and was wondering can I use the left over brine in the jar, add more cucumbers and top off with fresh brine? Thank you.

I’m from Virginia as well. What type of cucumbers are you using?

@virginiagraceliving

Жыл бұрын

Those were Supremo

@pamela3173

Жыл бұрын

@@virginiagraceliving thank you so much!!!.🥰

I always prefer smaller cucumbers, before the skin stiffens and seeds harden, - also harvesting cucumber bushes more often stimulates the plant to yield more compared to letting the seeds develop inside the fruit while it's still on the vine