Pickle Hacks
Utilize an Existing Brine
1) Buy some cucumbers, English or the mini cucumbers I’ve found work best and cut them to the size of pickle you want. If you have a garden you can absolutely use cucumbers from your garden! (we had a batch of cukes one year that were a little tart and this saved them!)
2) Add cucumbers to your leftover pickle brine and shake every couple days for 7-10 days. After that enjoy!
I’ve done this with the Klaussen and Vlasic brands so far and they turned out great!
Make Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Preparation
Utensils Required
Measuring cups/spoons
Two quart glass container with lid
Spoon (for stirring)
Prep Time
3-5 Min
Cook Time
NONE!
Ingredients
2 Cups Sugar
1/4 Cup Salt
2 Cups White Vinegar
3/4 tsp Celery Seed
3/4 tsp Mustard Meed
3/4 tsp Turmeric
1-2 Onions, thinly sliced
4-5 Cucumbers
1) In jar, mix together all ingredients except onions & cucumbers.
2) Add onion and cucumber slices, put the lid on, give it a shake and refrigerate.
3) Leave set for 7-10 days in the fridge, shaking gently every 1-2 days. After that, enjoy!