Comments on: Sour Pickles

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:45:26 +0000

In reply to Lois DeRaadt-Ackerman. Hi Lois, Cloudiness is a good sign of fermentation, and if it smells pleasant and sour at the same time. That’s also a good sign of successful fermentation. If your lid is loose, or you’re using an airlock, you won’t see bubbles develop as they only develop in tightly closed systems.

By: Lois DeRaadt-Ackerman

Lois DeRaadt-Ackerman — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:41:17 +0000

I have a question about the recipe. I made these a little over a week ago and wondered if there should be some 'bubbling' activity as I usually see in the jars of fermenting. So far they look dull green and liquid is cloudy, smelling quite good. I wondered if the salt/water ratio was correct and if the fermentation was live. Is there a way to tell?

By: Brushjl

Brushjl — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:52:57 +0000

I was skeptical of not using vinegar, but the results were great. I've already made pickle biscuits and pickle dip (great with vegetable fritters and chicken cutlets). Next I'll use the brine to marinate fried chicken. Thank you!

By: Craig Mitchell Sr

Craig Mitchell Sr — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:43:36 +0000

Have to try them first. I.ll get back

By: Jenny McGruther

Jenny McGruther — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:33:37 +0000

In reply to Lynne Alexander. Yes. You sure can. Grape leaves are an excellent substitute for horseradish leaves in this recipe.

By: Lynne Alexander

Lynne Alexander — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:10:37 +0000

Looks delicious! I have grape vines. Could I pick those and was and maybe dry them and use that?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:05:07 +0000

I did sour pickles this summer with the cucumbers from our garden. And they're still in the fridge in January and they're STILL FINE!Love having all those probiotics .

By: Jenny McGruther

Jenny McGruther — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:23:43 +0000

In reply to Angelo Lavagnino. Angelo - You need to follow the instructions as written and without changes. No, you cannot ferment the pickles in the fridge. Yes, you need to burp the jars (unless using an airlock).

By: Angelo Lavagnino

Angelo Lavagnino — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:01:50 +0000

Wanting to make sour pickles, but is it o.k. to keep them in the 'fridge during fermentation process, and what is "burping" and is that a necessary step?

By: Elisa

Elisa — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:41:02 +0000

Thanks. This is a clear, informative method. It worked for us. I think I'll add chilis to my pickles next time.