Classic Fermented Pickles

Как готовить

1. 01
   Шаг 1Prepare the cucumbers

   Wash the cucumbers well and slice the blossom end off every one, that end has an enzyme that softens pickles.

   Cucumber
2. 02
   Шаг 2Make the brine

   Make the brine in a separate jar, dissolve the salt in the water at 4.5%, add the spices and honey.

   Заметка

   The honey is optional but makes the pickles more sour

   SaltSpiceHoney
3. 03
   Шаг 3Build the jar

   Build the gallon jar in layers, garlic, dill, celery, cucumbers, and repeat, packed snug.

   CucumberGarlicDillCelery
4. 04
   Шаг 4Add brine and bay

   Pour the brine over so everything's under the liquid, lay bay leaves on top, and cap it.

   Заметка

   The bay leaves help keep the pickles crunchy

   Bay leaf
5. 05
   Шаг 5Ferment and refrigerate168h

   Leave at room temperature for 7 days until it's sour all the way through, then refrigerate.