how many cucumbers do you need to pickle

by Ms. Corrine Mayert Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Ingredients

7 large cucumbers
4 large onions, peeled
1/4 cup pickling salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 TBS. celery seed
3 TBS. mustard seed
3 cups vinegar
1 cup water

For pickle spears, use two Kirby or small garden cucumbers (about 6 ounces each). Or, use one longer garden cucumber (about 12 ounces) as shown here—you'll just need to slice the spears in half through the middle so they're not too tall for your jar.Oct 25, 2020

Full Answer

What do you need to pickle cucumbers?

What You’ll Need to Pickle Cucumbers. The prime ingredient, of course, are the cukes themselves. There are specific varieties for pickling and others meant to be used fresh. Pickling cucumbers are usually longer, thinner, and lighter-skinned than their sandwich-bound brethren. Any cucumber, however, if not over-ripe, can be pickled.

How many pounds of cucumbers do I need to can?

To make it simple, you need 1 pound of cucumbers for every pint or 2 pounds for every quart. So an average of 14 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts or an average of 9 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. Wash cucumbers thoroughly, especially around the stem area, to remove soil that may contain bacteria.

How many calories are in a cucumber pickle?

Cucumbers are low in calories but they’re a high source of vitamins and minerals. At about 10 calories per medium cucumber, these pickles are great to snack on! Pickling cucumbers provides a convenient way to preserve cucumbers for several months.

How long do pickled cucumbers last?

Pickling cucumbers provides a convenient way to preserve cucumbers for several months. I absolutely love pickling cucumbers as well as other vegetables like Pickled Green Tomatoes or red bell peppers.

How long does it take to turn a cucumber into a pickle?

Cucumbers can be fermented in a crock to produce genuine dill pickles. Fermenting genuine dill pickles takes 3 to 4 weeks at 70°F. The fermentation process allows bacteria to produce lactic acid, which preserves the cucumbers and produces the characteristic color and texture of genuine dills.

Can you pickle all cucumbers?

Pretty much any type of cucumber can be used for pickling, but true “pickling” cucumbers are different than heirlooms, slicers, or Japanese cukes.

How many cucumbers are in a pint of pickles?

It takes about 3 or 4 cucumbers to fill a pint jar. Each cucumber is about 4 - 5 inches long and you will cut off the ends so they will fit with -inch to spare..

What is the ratio for pickling?

The Basics of Making Refrigerator Pickles The basic ratio for quick pickles is 1:1 vinegar to water, and includes some combination of salt and sugar. Another ratio that is commonly followed is the 3:2:1 method, using three parts vinegar, two parts water, and 1 part sugar.

Can I put whole cucumbers in pickle juice?

Wash and slice your cucumbers to the desired shape or size. For this recipe, I cut them lengthwise to make pickle spears. You can also slice them or leave them whole. Add the cucumbers to the leftover juice from store-bought pickles and close lid.

Can I use regular cucumbers to make pickles?

You can pickle any kind of cucumber, but because of the moisture content in slicing and English cucumbers, they will be more mushy but they will still taste great.

How many cucumbers is 2 lbs?

One pound of cucumbers is two medium cucumbers about five to six inches long and just wide enough to wrap your hands around. The next time you need to pick up a pound of cucumbers, you know to just grab two medium-sized pieces.

How do you keep cucumbers crisp when pickling?

5 Secrets for Crispy and Crunchy PicklesUse small, firm cucumbers.Jar them immediately after picking, or as soon as possible.Soak cucumbers in an ice water bath for a couple hours.Cut off the blossom end of cucumber.Add tannins to the jar.

Can pickling cucumbers get too big?

Start harvesting pickler cucumbers when they are 2 to 3 inches long, and don't let the fruit grow to more than 4 or 5 inches long. Picklers tend to flabbiness in the middle when allowed to get too big.

Is sugar necessary for pickling?

"Pickles are about vinegar and salt, not sweetness," says Perry. Yes, you should have some sugar, but be wary of recipes that call for more than a ¼ cup of sugar. Your brine should lean salty, not syrupy. If you just use vinegar in your brine, it will be way too sharp, warns Perry.

Which vinegar is best for pickling?

distilled white vinegarMost pickle recipes call for distilled white vinegar. This is the clear, colorless vinegar made by fermenting grains. It has a mellow aroma, tart acid flavor and does not affect the color of the light-colored vegetables or fruits.

Why do you have to boil vinegar for pickling?

The key is knowing that first off, boiling your brine (vinegar mixture) will help all the flavors meld better, and that if you add in your pickling subject while the brine is hot, your pickle will be briefly cooked, and you risk losing some of the crunch.

What You’Ll Need to Pickle Cucumbers

The prime ingredient, of course, are the cukes themselves. There are specific varieties for pickling and others meant to be used fresh. Pickling cu...

Step by Step Process For Traditional Dill Pickles

Pickling cucumbers are usually thicker-skinned than other varieties, which helps them stay crisp. If you plan to slice them (do not skin dill pickl...

Want to Learn More About Pickling Cucumbers?

Pickling Cucumbers from Oregon State UniversityCommon Cucumber Questions and Answers from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Ways to Pickle Cucumbers

Besides the standard canning method, cucumbers can be made by fermenting either on the shelf or in the refrigerator, made into relishes, or made into fruit pickles. Those options are just a start. There are literally hundreds of recipes for making pickles out of cucumbers.

Step by Step Process for Traditional Dill Pickles

Pickling cucumbers are usually thicker-skinned than other varieties, which helps them stay crisp. If you plan to slice them (do not skin dill pickles), then the sizes won’t matter. To pickle them whole, you’ll need to select pickles that will easily fit into a jar – the thinner varieties often work well for this.

Want to learn more about pickling cucumbers?

Pickling Cucumbers from Oregon State University Common Cucumber Questions and Answers from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Instructions

Wash the cucumbers very well and keep only the healthy ones. Sterilize jars well

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