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Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• cider vinegar
• water
• honey
• ginger
• carrot

Instructions

1. 1 Submerge 3 pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, honey, and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. 3 Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot and add 1/3 of the ginger to each. Pack carrots into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace.
4. 4 Slowly pour hot brine over carrots, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Slip in additional carrots if space allows; check headspace again and add more brine if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from top.
5. 5 Wipe jar rims, apply lids and bands (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot. Cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
6. 6 Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Sealed jars are shelf-stable at least 1 year.

By Marisa McClellan

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• beet
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until beets are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Drain beets, reserving 2 cups of beet water. When beets are cool enough to handle, peel and discard skins. Fill each sterilized jar with beets. Evenly divide cloves among the jars.
5. 5 Combine sugar, 2 cups of beet water, vinegar, and pickling salt in a large saucepan; bring to a rapid boil.
6. 6 Pour the hot brine over the beets in the jars, and seal the lids.
7. 7 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 10 minutes.
8. 8 Enjoy!

By SHARON HOWARD

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• garlic
• dill seed
• black peppercorn
• kirby cucumber
• apple cider vinegar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Divide garlic, dill, and peppercorns between 2 sterilized quart-size glass jars with lids. Wash cucumbers; trim and discard blossom ends. Cut each cucumber into 6 to 8 spears; pack vertically and snugly into jars.
2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan over high heat; bring brine to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves.
3. 3 Divide brine between jars to cover spears, filling to within ½ inch from the top. Gently tap jars to remove any air bubbles. Add more brine if necessary until reaches ½ inch from the top. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue.
4. 4 Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover jars with lids. Refrigerate at least 48 hours (flavor improves with time). Store in refrigerator up to 1 month.

By foodinjars (Marisa McClellan)

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• red chile pepper
• red bell pepper
• orange bell pepper
• onion
• sugar
• apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Wearing rubber or latex gloves, trim tops off chiles. Pulse chiles, bell peppers, and onion in a food processor, working in batches, until finely chopped, about 1 minute per batch. Transfer to a nonreactive 3-quart pot.
2. 2 Stir sugar, vinegar, and pickling salt into chile mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring more frequently toward the end of cooking to prevent scorching, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
3. 3 Ladle relish into wide-mouth, ½-pint jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean with a damp paper towel. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Screw on the lids and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.

By foodinjars (Marisa McClellan)

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• carrot
• sugar
• clove
• water
• white wine vinegar
• honey

Instructions

1. 1 Scrub carrots thoroughly (do not peel), rinse well, and drain. Using a mandoline or food processor, slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds, discarding tops. Transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Toss with sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 1 hour, then rinse under cold water; drain.
2. 2 Toast cloves or coriander seeds in a nonreactive 3-quart pot over medium heat, shaking pan, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Carefully pour in water. Stir in vinegar, honey, and remaining 3 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; add carrots and cook, stirring, just until brine returns to a simmer, about 8 minutes.
3. 3 Spoon carrots into 2 clean quart jars, using a slotted spoon, and pack them in snugly. Carefully pour or ladle enough brine over veggies to cover completely, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims with a damp paper towel. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Apply clean lids. Chill at least 24 hours before eating for best flavor. (Flavor improves with time.) Store in fridge up to 1 month.

By foodinjars (Marisa McClellan)

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• beet
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Place beets in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until beets are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size.
2. 2 Meanwhile, inspect six 16-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Bring a second pot of water to a boil. Immerse jars in simmering water until beets are ready. Wash new, unused lids in warm soapy water.
3. 3 Drain cooked beets, reserving 1 cup beet water. Let cool until able to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Peel and slice.
4. 4 Pack beets into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top.
5. 5 Strain reserved beet water through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan. Add vinegar, sugar, pickling salt, and cloves. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Pour hot brine over beets in jars, leaving 1/4-inch of head space. 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 30 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. If any cans fail to seal, refrigerate for immediate use.

By Bren

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• beet
• water
• white vinegar
• sugar
• lemon juice
• clove oil

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 5 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until beets are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Place beets in a large pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook until fork-tender, but not mushy. Drain beets, reserving 2 ½ cups cooking water. Cool beets until easy enough to handle. Peel beets; trim and discard ends. Cut beets into wedges or chunks; pack into hot, sterilized jars.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, pickling salt, lemon juice, and clove oil in a large saucepan or pot; add reserved cooking water and bring brine to a boil.
4. 4 Pour hot brine over beets, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw rings on tightly. Set aside at room temperature for 24 hours.
5. 5 Store jars in the refrigerator. Wait at least 3 days before eating to allow beets to soak up flavor.

By Jackie Boehm

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• white vinegar
• water
• lemon
• garlic
• mustard seed
• black peppercorn
• cauliflower

Instructions

1. 1 Submerge 3 pint jars on a rack in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. 3 Working with one jar at a time, remove empty jars from canning pot and add a lemon slice and 1/3 of the garlic, mustard seeds, and peppercorns to each. Reserve remaining lemon slices for topping. Pack cauliflower into jars, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace.
4. 4 Slowly pour hot brine over cauliflower, leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of jars. Slip in additional veggies if space allows and add a slice of remaining lemon to the top of each jar. Check headspace again and add more brine if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from top.
5. 5 Wipe jar rims, apply lids and bands (not too tightly), and return jars to canning pot. Cover pot and return water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot lid, and let jars stand in the cooling water 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
6. 6 Move jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking seals. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten promptly. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Sealed jars are shelf-stable at least 1 year.

By Marisa McClellan

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• pickling cucumber
• water
• white vinegar
• sugar
• pickling spice
• dill
• garlic
• horseradish root

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

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• smoked sausage
• vinegar
• water
• pickling spice
• mustard seed
• celery seed
• dill seed
• onion
• garlic
• black peppercorn
• banana pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place sausages into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, poking sausages with a sharp fork to release fat. Drain and rinse sausages.
2. 2 Place sausages into a 1-quart glass canning jar.
3. 3 Pour white vinegar and water into a saucepan and stir in pickling salt, pickling spice, mustard seeds, celery seeds, dill seeds, onion slices, garlic, black peppercorns, and banana pepper rings.
4. 4 Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
5. 5 Pour vinegar mixture over sausages in the jar; cap the jar and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.

By smitty

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• english cucumber
• sweet onion
• sugar
• all-purpose flour
• turmeric
• ginger
• celery seed
• white vinegar
• water
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Use the large holes of a box grater to grate cucumbers and onions into a large bowl. Sprinkle pickling salt over grated vegetables. Cover the bowl tightly; allow to rest at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from cucumber mixture; set aside.
3. 3 Whisk together sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed in a second large bowl. Heat vinegar and water in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in sugar mixture until smooth. Stir in cucumber mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until relish is thickened, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack relish 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 the lids; screw on the rings.
5. 5 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 water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process the jars for 10 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them 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 (the lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Tammylou

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• mustard
• onion
• apple cider vinegar
• garlic
• bay leaf
• parsley
• celery seed
• black peppercorn
• beef brisket
• carrot
• cabbage

Instructions

1. 1 Stir mustard, onion, vinegar, pickling salt, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, celery seed, and peppercorns together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
2. 2 Rub brisket with mustard mixture, wrap tightly, and refrigerate overnight.
3. 3 Unwrap brisket and place into a slow cooker. Pour in 1 cup water, cover, and cook on Low for 5 hours. Add carrots and cabbage; continue to cook until brisket is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, about 3 more hours.

By margaret

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• brussels sprout
• canning jar
• lid
• ring
• garlic
• red pepper flake
• water
• white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Soak Brussels sprouts in a large bowl filled with lightly salted water for about 15 minutes. Drain well.
2. 2 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
3. 3 Divide the drained Brussels sprouts evenly between jars, filling the jars about 3/4-inch from the top.
4. 4 Place 1 garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in each jar.
5. 5 Bring vinegar, water, and pickling salt to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat until the salt is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
6. 6 Pour the vinegar mixture into the jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top.
7. 7 Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles.
8. 8 Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
9. 9 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot, and fill stockpot halfway with water.
10. 10 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 10 minutes.
11. 11 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool.
12. 12 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, and wait at least 3 weeks before opening.

By pelicangal

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• water
• cucumber
• onion
• cauliflower
• red bell pepper
• apple
• white sugar
• vinegar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• mustard powder
• turmeric

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 1 gallon water to a boil in a large pot and dissolve pickling salt in the boiling water. Place cucumbers, onions, cauliflower, red bell peppers, and apples into a large bowl or crock and pour the boiling water over the vegetables. Allow to stand overnight and drain the next morning.
2. 2 Transfer vegetables to a large stock pot and mix in sugar, vinegar, 3 cups water, flour, dry mustard powder, and turmeric until thoroughly combined. Bring the relish to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until vegetables are cooked through and soft, about 20 minutes.
3. 3 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish 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.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process relish for 15 minutes.
5. 5 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.

By Sue Walker

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• mixed pickling spice
• cider vinegar
• water
• granulated sugar
• bay leaf
• garlic
• mustard seed
• dill
• cucumber
• pickle crisp granules

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 3 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.
2. 2 Tie pickling spices in a square of cheesecloth, creating a spice bag.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, water, sugar, pickling salt, and spice bag in a stainless steel saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Reduce heat and boil gently for 15 minutes, until spices have infused the liquid.
4. 4 When the pickling liquid is almost finished, place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil.
5. 5 Remove pint jars from the simmering water; place 1 bay leaf, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, and 1 head dill into each jar. Pack cucumber slices into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Divide pickle crisp granules between the jars.
6. 6 Ladle hot pickling liquid into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles; measure headspace again. If needed, add more cucumbers to meet recommended headspace. Wipe the rims, then center lids on jars; screw bands until finger-tight.
7. 7 Use a holder to lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water. 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 stockpot lid. Remove 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 Ball

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• apple cider vinegar
• water
• garlic
• dill seed
• red pepper
• cayenne pepper
• green bean

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect three pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Place jars onto a rack and submerge in a large pot of water. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low to keep jars warm until ready to fill.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. 3 Remove one empty jar from the canning pot. Place 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dill seed, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper into the jar, then pack with green beans, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Slowly pour hot brine over beans, again leaving 1/2 inch for headspace. Use a clean wooden chopstick to work air bubbles out of the jars. Slip in additional beans if space allows; check headspace again and add more brine if necessary to bring to 1/2 inch from the top. Repeat to fill remaining two jars.
4. 4 Wipe the jar rims, then apply the lids and bands (not too tightly), and return the jars to the canning pot. Cover the pot and return the water to a rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the pot lid, and let the jars stand in the cooling water for 5 minutes to help ensure a good vacuum seal.
5. 5 Move the jars to a folded kitchen towel or wooden cutting board to cool completely before checking the seals.

By Marisa McClellan

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• kosher salt
• water
• pickling cucumber
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• water
• mustard seed
• celery seed
• turmeric
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Make a brine by dissolving 1/2 cup of salt in 4 cups water in a large container, place the cucumber spears into the brine, and let stand overnight.
2. 2 The next day, drain the cucumbers, rinse well with water, and set aside.
3. 3 Combine the sugar, vinegar, 1 cup of water, mustard seeds, celery seed, turmeric, and pickling salt in a large nonreactive pot, and bring to a boil. Add the carrot sticks, and boil for 2 minutes, until the carrots are cooked but not mushy. Stir in the pepper slices and cucumbers, and bring back to a boil.
4. 4 Sterilize canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the pickles 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. Process in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes, remove the jars, and let cool to room temperature.
5. 5 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.

By Mandy007

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• watermelon rind
• water
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• water
• clove
• cinnamon
• allspice

Instructions

1. 1 Place watermelon rinds in a glass bowl with enough water to cover; stir in pickling salt. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Rinse watermelon rinds 2 to 3 times, removing excess salt from brine. Taste; rinse until reaches desired saltiness level. Drain.
3. 3 Transfer watermelon rinds to a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Inspect 2 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until watermelon rinds ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
5. 5 Combine sugar, vinegar, 2 cups water, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Pour vinegar mixture into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.
6. 6 Drain watermelon rinds; pack into hot, sterilized jars. Ladle vinegar mixture into each jar, filling to within ½ inch of top. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
7. 7 Cool to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.

By Shantelle

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• cucumber
• onion
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• white vinegar
• turmeric
• mustard powder
• celery seed

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers and onions in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Add enough water to cover vegetables.
2. 2 Let stand, 8 to 10 hours. Drain and rinse with water.
3. 3 Inspect four 1-quart jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Stir sugar and flour together in a large pot. Whisk in vinegar, turmeric, mustard powder, and celery seed until a smooth paste forms. Add cucumbers and onions; fill with enough water to cover. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Transfer cucumbers, onions, and pickling liquid to the hot sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 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 BJ MOORE

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• cucumber
• onion
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• cider vinegar
• celery seed
• mustard seed
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers in a large bowl. Add pickling salt, then pour in enough cold water to cover vegetables. Let soak for 2 hours. Thoroughly drain in a colander.
2. 2 Inspect six pint-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.
3. 3 Pour vinegar into a large, heavy stainless steel pot; add celery seed and mustard seed. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil; continue stirring until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add drained vegetables and return to a boil; this could take up to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. 4 Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
5. 5 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.
6. 6 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 cindymartin21502

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• water
• white vinegar
• dill weed
• pickling spice
• mustard seed
• red chile pepper
• garlic
• alum
• green bean

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

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• green tomato
• onion
• red bell pepper
• vinegar
• brown sugar
• white sugar
• corn syrup
• cinnamon
• pumpkin pie spice
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Layer tomatoes, onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl, seasoning each layer with pickling salt. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
2. 2 Transfer vegetables to a colander; rinse off salt under running water. Transfer vegetables to a pot with a lid; stir in vinegar, brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and whole cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes. The tomatoes will start to turn pale.
3. 3 Press vegetables through a sieve, being sure to remove and discard all of the cloves. Cool ketchup completely. Store in a bottle in the refrigerator.

By Nadine

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• water
• white vinegar
• tellicherry peppercorn
• mustard seed
• mustard seed
• white sugar
• red pepper flakes
• pickling cucumber
• onion
• dill
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, yellow and brown mustard seeds, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until salt and sugar have dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Cut cucumbers into even-sized spears; pack into a 1-liter, large-mouthed glass jar. Add onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic. Pour in cooled vinegar mixture to completely cover cucumbers; seal with a lid. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• pickling cucumber
• water
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• pickling spice
• canning jar
• lid
• ring
• dill
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers in a large pot and cover with ice cubes. Let sit for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours. Drain and pat dry.
2. 2 Place water, vinegar, sugar, pickling salt, and pickling spice into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack cucumbers into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Place 1 dill head and 1 garlic clove into each jar. Pour hot pickling liquid into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings.
4. 4 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 water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press down on the top of each lid, ensuring the seal is tight (lid should not move up or down at all). If any jars have not been sealed properly, refrigerate them and eat within two weeks.
6. 6 Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark area. Wait at least 1 week before opening.

By Ann Philbeck

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• tomato
• onion
• vinegar
• tomato paste
• white sugar
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• banana pepper
• garlic
• black pepper
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine tomatoes, onions, vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, bell peppers, banana peppers, garlic, pickling salt, and black pepper in a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect 17 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until salsa is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro.
5. 5 Pack salsa into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the 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.
7. 7 Use a holder to lower jars into the boiling water; leave 2 inches of space between each jar.
8. 8 Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 35 minutes.
9. 9 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface with several inches of space between each jar. Let rest for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area.

By cookingmama

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• jalapeno pepper
• onion
• carrot
• white vinegar
• water
• sugar
• garlic
• oregano
• bay leaf
• black peppercorn
• cumin seed
• calcium chloride

Instructions

1. 1 Remove the stems from jalapenos and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Remove some or all of the seeds, as desired, by rinsing jalapenos several times in a bowl with cold water and swirling until the seeds break off.
2. 2 Inspect six pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jalapenos are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3. 3 Toss jalapenos, onion, and carrots together in a bowl.
4. 4 Combine vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
5. 5 Place 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds in each jar. Distribute jalapeno mixture among the jars, packing jars tightly without crushing the vegetables.
6. 6 Pour boiling pickling liquid over the vegetables, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles and add 1/8 teaspoon calcium chloride to each jar.
7. 7 Wipe jar rims clean and place lids on jars. Put on bands and close tightly.
8. 8 Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the lid of the canning pot. Let the jars sit in the hot liquid for 5 minutes, then remove and let them cool for 24 hours. Wait at least 2 days before serving, or up to 1 to 2 weeks.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• cucumber
• onion
• garlic
• ice
• white sugar
• cider vinegar
• mustard seed
• turmeric
• celery seed
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and garlic in a large pot. Place enough cracked ice atop the cucumber mixture to cover by at least 2 inches.
2. 2 Cover the pot with a lid and refrigerate 3 to 12 hours. Drain all liquid from the mixture. Discard any remaining pieces of ice. Remove the garlic and set aside.
3. 3 Bring the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, and celery seed to a boil in a separate large saucepan, stirring frequently. Add the cucumber and onion mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until cucumbers and onion are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the cucumber and onion mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/2 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.
5. 5 Place jars in a canning pot with at least an inch of water covering all of the jars and boil for 10 minutes.
6. 6 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). If you have a can that does not seal, just stick it in the fridge and eat that jar first. Store in a cool, dark area, and wait at least 3 hours before opening.

By Matt Henchen

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• tomato
• onion
• tomato paste
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• vinegar
• banana pepper
• white sugar
• garlic
• black pepper
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomatoes, onions, tomato paste, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, vinegar, banana peppers, sugar, garlic, pickling salt, and ground black pepper together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly reduced in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
2. 2 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack salsa into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or 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 and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 35 minutes.
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.

By Scott Dennison

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling salt
• cucumber
• water
• water
• alum
• water
• water
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• pickling spice
• green food coloring
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Day 1: Place cucumbers in a large (10-quart) jar or pickle crock; set aside. Add pickling salt to a large pot; stir in 16 cups water or enough to cover cucumbers. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until salt is dissolved. Pour boiling salt mixture over cucumbers; cover crock with a lid or dinner plate.
2. 2 Days 2: Stir pickle and brine mixture once; cover crock after stirring.
3. 3 Day 3: Stir pickle and brine mixture once; cover crock after stirring.
4. 4 Day 4: Strain pickles; discard brine. Bring 16 cups water to a boil in a pot; pour over pickles in crock. Cover crock.
5. 5 Day 5: Strain pickles; discard water. Add alum to a pot; add 16 cups water and bring to a boil, stirring until alum is completely dissolved. Pour boiling water-alum mixture over pickles in crock. Cover crock.
6. 6 Day 6: Strain pickles; discard water-alum mixture. Combine 16 cups water, sugar, vinegar, pickling spice, and food coloring in a pot; bring to a boil, then pour over pickles in crock. Cover crock.
7. 7 Day 7: Strain pickles; reserve syrup mixture and transfer to a pot. Bring syrup mixture to a boil; pour over pickles in crock. Cover crock.
8. 8 Day 8: Inspect 11 quart-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.
9. 9 Strain pickles; reserve syrup mixture and transfer to a pot. Bring syrup mixture to a boil.
10. 10 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized jars; add boiling syrup, 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.
11. 11 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.
12. 12 Remove jars from the stockpot; 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 Tammylou