Can I make pickles with “burpless” cucumbers?
A. Burpless cucumbers absorb flavor well but you won’t get a crisp pickle. For that reason, it is recommended that if you want to use burpless cucumbers, use them for making relishes. Q. Can dill seed be substituted for fresh dill? A. You can substitute one tablespoon of dill seed for three heads of fresh dill. Fresh dill is more pungent than dill seed. Q. Why is it important to measure salt and water carefully when making brined dill pickles? A. This is so you can have the correct concentration of salt. This helps to permit the growth of lactic acid bacteria while preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. Q. Can I use kosher or ice cream salt for pickling? A. You should use canning or pickling salt for your pickled products. The non-caking material added to other types of salt can make the brine cloudy. Kosher, Dairy and sea salt can cause changes in the quality of the pickle. Rock and ice cream salt are not food grade and should not be used for that reason. Q. Do I need to process p
