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Lolah's Chicken Adobo
Dinner Southeast Asian

Lolah's Chicken Adobo

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Cook garlic in oil for no more than 30 seconds. Add all of the chicken to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is white all over. Do not brown.
  2. 2 Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and water, and add the pickling spice. Make sure the spice ball is submerged. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and place lid on pot so that some steam can escape. Simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is very tender.

By foodelicious

Pickled Eggs II
Appetizer

Pickled Eggs II

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
11500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the vinegar, water and pickling spice. Bring to a boil and mix in the garlic and bay leaf. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Transfer the eggs to sterile containers. Fill the containers with the hot vinegar mixture, seal and refrigerate 8 to 10 days before serving.

By Rayna Jordan

Candied Dills
Snack American

Candied Dills

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove ½ pickles from container; set aside. Pour about ½ sugar over pickles in the container; pour in 1 tablespoon pickling spice and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add remaining ½ each pickles, sugar, pickling spice, and cinnamon.
  2. 2 Seal the container; refrigerate for about 24 hours, turning about every 6 hours to help sugar dissolve. Serve when sugar has dissolved.

By G M Steele

Remade Pickles

Remade Pickles

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pickle pieces in original pickle jar.
  2. 2 Stir white sugar, cider vinegar, brown sugar, water, and pickling spice together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir to a syrup-like consistency, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour hot syrup mixture over pickles into pickle jar. Cool to room temperature before covering; store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks before serving.

By LynneeD

Kosher-Style Corned Beef
Dinner

Kosher-Style Corned Beef

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
4325 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large plastic bucket or tub, mix together the ice water, salt, Prague powder, sugar and pickling spice. Submerge meat in the mixture, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. A weight may be placed on top of the meat to keep it submerged.
  2. 2 Cook corned beef as you normally would. Simmer or roast for about 50 minutes per pound, or until tender.

By Gene

Sweet Dill Pickles
Pantry American

Sweet Dill Pickles

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
995 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain pickles; slice into ¼-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Stir in 2 cups sugar, cover, and set aside at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Combine remaining 2 cups sugar, vinegar, water, and pickling spice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour sweet brine over pickles; set aside at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect glass canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickles ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  4. 4 Pack pickles in sterilized jars. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

By Susannah

Slow Cooker Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Potatoes
Dinner

Slow Cooker Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Potatoes

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
480 min
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in the bottom of a large slow cooker and cover with water. Rub corned beef with onion flakes, pickling spice, peppercorns, and caraway seeds. Add to the slow cooker. Add cabbage and juniper berries on top; do not worry if the liquid does not cover the cabbage, it will steam and more liquid will come out of the meat to add to the broth.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on Low until tender, 8 to 12 hours. Serve.

By Robin D

50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket
Dinner American

50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a covered container with enough water to immerse the corned beef. Add brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Remove corned beef from the packaging and rinse well to remove curing residue. Place into the water in the container; reserve spice packet. Add more water to cover if needed. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Combine 1 1/2 cups water, spice packet, and pickling spice in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place a rack insert in the pot.
  3. 3 Remove beef from the soaking liquid and season both sides with garlic powder. Place beef on the rack, fat-side up, cutting in half if necessary to fit. Close and lock the pressure cooker lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Transfer corned beef to a cutting board. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for a few minutes before carving.

By Merle24

Bab's Bread and Butter Pickles

Bab's Bread and Butter Pickles

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1465 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide cucumber slices among canning jars. Add 1/2 teaspoon pickling spice and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric to each jar.
  2. 2 Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and sea salt together in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve; cook at a boil for 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Carefully fill jars with brine to within 1/2 inch of the rim, covering the cucumbers completely. Discard any leftover brine.
  4. 4 Place the lids on the jars. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

By Barbara Kahian

Corned Venison
Dinner American

Corned Venison

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
255 min
Total
7500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in curing mixture, brown sugar, pickling spice, and garlic powder; stir until dissolved then remove from the heat. Pour 6 cups of cold water into a 2-gallon container, and stir in spice mixture. Place boneless venison into the brine; cover and refrigerate.
  2. 2 Leave venison in the refrigerator to brine for 5 days, turning the meat over every day.
  3. 3 To cook, rinse venison well, place into a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 4 hours. Remove the venison from the pot, and allow to rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

By Emily Tisdale

Sweet Chunk Zucchini Pickles
Appetizer American

Sweet Chunk Zucchini Pickles

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
3870 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place zucchini in a large bowl; cover with 1 gallon water. Stir in pickling lime; set aside for 24 hours. Drain and rinse zucchini a few times. Cover with remaining 1 gallon water. Set aside for 3 hours; drain.
  2. 2 Heat sugar, vinegar, pickling spice, and salt in a large pot over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in zucchini; cover and set aside for 24 hours.
  3. 3 Bring zucchini mixture to a simmer over medium heat; cook for 35 minutes. Cool.
  4. 4 Inspect 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  5. 5 Pack zucchini into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By bljersey

Pickled Corn on the Cob
Side Dish American

Pickled Corn on the Cob

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse corn and place in a large bowl with salt and enough water to cover. Refrigerate. Sterilize two 1-quart jars in simmering water for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice together in a large stock pot: add bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3 Drain and rinse corn under cold water. Add to boiling pickling mixture. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove corn with a slotted spoon, and fill the sterile jars. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaves from the liquid and discard. Fill the jars of corn with the vinegar mixture to within ½ inch of the top. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes. Refrigerate after opening.

By TRISH

Million-Dollar Pickles
Snack American

Million-Dollar Pickles

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers, onions, and pickling spice in a large bowl; add water. Cover the bowl; set aside for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Inspect 6 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickles are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
  3. 3 Drain liquid from cucumber mixture; transfer cucumbers, onions, and any pickling spice to a large saucepan. Add sugar, turmeric, and celery seeds; pour in vinegar, adjusting the amount if needed to cover everything. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator.

By Donna

Traditional English Pickled Onions
Pantry European

Traditional English Pickled Onions

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the peeled onions in a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with cold water. Drain the water into a saucepan and stir in the salt. Bring just to a boil so that the salt dissolves, then cool slightly and pour over the onions. Cover the bowl with a heavy plate so all of the onions stay submerged. Leave onions to stand for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Measure the vinegar into a saucepan. Tie the pickling spice into a cloth and add to the vinegar along with the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Rinse the onions and pat them dry. Add to the saucepan with the vinegar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Pack the onions into sterile jars and ladle the brine over them until they are covered. Add a dried chile pepper to each jar if you like. Seal with sterile lids and rings and store in a cool dark place for at least 6 weeks before opening.

By AUSSIEMUM1

Emily's Pickled Eggs
Appetizer American

Emily's Pickled Eggs

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4420 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place eggs into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Cover the pot and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer eggs to a strainer and run under cold water for 1 minute. Return eggs to the pot; fill with cold water and let sit until cool enough to handle, 2 to 3 minutes. Peel eggs and place into a 1-quart, wide-mouth jar.
  4. 4 Combine vinegar, water, all but a few slices onion, salt, pickling spice, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
  5. 5 Pour over the eggs in the jar. Place remaining onion slices on top and seal the jar. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, then refrigerate for 3 days before serving.

By Cheryl

Sweet Pickled Eggs
Appetizer American

Sweet Pickled Eggs

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a large pot and cover with water; cover the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain. Run eggs under cold water until eggs cold. Peel eggs.
  2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan; cook and stir brine over medium heat until sugar dissolved.
  3. 3 Layer whole eggs and onion rings in a sterilized 2-quart jar to within 1 inch of the top.
  4. 4 Stir pickling spice into brine; pour into jar with eggs and onion to within 1/4 inch from the top. Wipe rim with a moist paper towel. Seal jar with a sterilized lid. Store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks before serving. Serve chilled.

By Tracy Mulder

Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish
Pantry American

Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
310 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 6 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until relish is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine bell peppers, onions, sugar, vinegar, jalapeños, pickling spice, and salt in a large saucepan over high heat: bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pack hot pepper mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a canner or large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 2 inches. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to medium, and process at a simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, until cool, about 4 hours. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate after opening.

By Diva Dawn

Glazed Corned Beef with Lentils
Dinner

Glazed Corned Beef with Lentils

4.4

Prep
200 min
Cook
60 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Tie pickling spice in a square of cheesecloth. In a large stew pot, combine water, brisket, whole vegetables, garlic, and pickling spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours.
  2. 2 Place a cooking rack in a shallow baking dish or pan. Remove brisket from cooking liquid, and place fat side up on rack. Reserve cooking liquid. Mix together brown sugar, ginger, mustard, and honey. Spoon glaze over meat.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, prepare the lentils. In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups cooking liquid from the brisket, and chili sauce. Bring to a boil. Add lentils, return to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer. Continue cooking for 30 to 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve with brisket.

By Karena

Lucy's Tomato and Peach Chutney
Pantry American

Lucy's Tomato and Peach Chutney

4.7

Prep
35 min
Cook
125 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, apples, peaches, onions, celery, vinegar, pickling spice, and salt in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until thickened, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Inspect eight 8-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until chutney is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Pack chutney in hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Store chutney in the refrigerator.

By Lucy Danylewich

Corned Beef and Cabbage
Dinner European

Corned Beef and Cabbage

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch roasting pan with aluminum foil, leaving enough extra extending over the sides to cover and seal in roast.
  2. 2 Rinse brisket and pat dry. Rub with pickling spice, then place in the prepared roasting pan. Arrange orange, onion, and celery slices on and around the roast. Pour in 1/2 cup water, then wrap the aluminum foil up tightly over the roast, making sure the ends are sealed.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until meat is tender, about 4 hours.
  4. 4 About 45 minutes before the roast is done, heat remaining 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons margarine in a large pot. Add cabbage and apples, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom.
  5. 5 Top cabbage and apples with remaining margarine and serve with sliced corned beef.

By ORIGINALSYN

Slow Cooker Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches
Lunch European

Slow Cooker Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
425 min
Total
455 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sauerkraut with liquid into a slow cooker and lay corned beef on top. Add beer, onion, garlic, and pickling spice around and on top of corned beef.
  2. 2 Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove brisket from the slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain and discard excess liquid from the slow cooker so you can easily access sauerkraut.
  4. 4 Thinly slice corned beef against the grain. Assemble open-faced sandwiches by layering corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese slices on rye bread. Reserve remaining corned beef for another use.
  5. 5 Place open-faced sandwiches in a toaster oven and toast until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Serve with Thousand Island dressing as a condiment.

By snosin

Blue Ribbon Horseradish Pickles
Snack American

Blue Ribbon Horseradish Pickles

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
20 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak cucumbers in ice-cold water, 2 to 3 hours. Drain.
  2. 2 Inspect five 1-quart jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring 7 cups water, vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices to a boil in a separate large pot, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
  4. 4 Place about 3 dill sprigs, 1 tablespoon pickling salt, 2 garlic cloves, and 2 horseradish strips into each sterilized jar.
  5. 5 Trim ends from cucumbers; cut a slit in skin of each so brine can soak in and air can get out. Pack cucumbers into the prepared jars; pour boiling brine over top, filling to within ½ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot; fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Remove pot from the heat; process until water is cool.
  7. 7 Remove jars from the stockpot; rest, several inches apart, to cool. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Refrigerate any unsealed jars. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By SHAWN

Tomato Tomatillo Chutney - 'Tom Tom'

Tomato Tomatillo Chutney - 'Tom Tom'

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
75 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the green tomatoes, tomatillos, raisins, onion, brown sugar, salt, apple cider vinegar, pickling spice, chili powder, crystallized ginger, and brown mustard seed into a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat, and simmer the chutney until thickened, 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep chutney from burning on the bottom.
  2. 2 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the chutney into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  3. 3 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 to 20 minutes, or the time recommended by your county Extension office.
  4. 4 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Any uncanned chutney can be refrigerated or frozen.

By Effie

Baked Marinated Chicken Thighs
Dinner American

Baked Marinated Chicken Thighs

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine Worcestershire sauce, water, pearl onions, pickling spice, peppercorns, garlic, bouillon, and bay leaves in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Empty the contents of the resealable bag into a casserole dish. Turn chicken thighs so the skin is facing up.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Turn chicken thighs once more so the skin is facing up. Turn on the broiler to high and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.

By PatientFire

Antipasto
Dinner

Antipasto

4.5

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
570 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the cauliflower, pearl onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, celery and cucumbers. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 In a small bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the carrots. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3 In a large saucepan, place the vegetable oil, vinegar, tomato paste and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a boil. Drain and rinse the carrots, and place them in the mixture. Boil 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Drain and rinse the vegetables in the cauliflower mixture. Place them into the saucepan. Cook 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but crisp.
  5. 5 Stir black olives, green olives, mushrooms and tuna into the mixture. Remove the mixture from heat. Discard the wrapped pickling spice. While still hot, transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate.

By Karen

Pickled Shrimp
Dinner American

Pickled Shrimp

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large bowl with ice-cold water.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon salt; reduce heat to low and cook until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes. Drain shrimp and transfer to the bowl of ice-cold water until chilled, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain again.
  3. 3 Combine lemon zest and juice, parsley, pickling spice, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Pour in olive oil; whisk together to make pickling oil.
  4. 4 Fill a resealable glass jar with shrimp and shallots in 4 alternating layers. Pour pickling oil on top, submerging all contents. Put on the lid and refrigerate for 24 hours.

By Shauna James Ahern

Dilly Beans
Pantry American

Dilly Beans

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Sterilize 8 (1 pint) jars in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine water, pickling salt, and vinegar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while you pack the jars.
  4. 4 Place the following in each jar: 1 head of dill, 1 tablespoon of pickling spice, 1 tablespoon of mustard seed, 1 dried chile pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon of alum. Pack beans into the spiced jars in a standing position.
  5. 5 Ladle the hot brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Screw the lids onto the jars.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool dark place for at least 1 week before eating.

By RIIHI

Lime Pickles
Pantry American

Lime Pickles

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
2140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 gallons water and pickling lime in a large bowl; add cucumbers and soak, stirring often, for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Drain cucumbers; thoroughly rinse under cold water. Fill a large bowl with ice water; add cucumbers and soak for 3 hours. Drain.
  3. 3 Pour cold vinegar into a large pot; stir in sugar, pickling spice, salt, celery seeds, cloves, and food coloring until dissolved. Add cucumbers; set aside, 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Bring cucumber mixture to a boil; remove pot from the heat.
  5. 5 Inspect 11 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickles are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  6. 6 Pack cucumber mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims of jars with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By ED