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Pickles 2020

Submitted by themadgardener on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:31

I managed to can 24 quarts and I have another six quarts using the refrigerator method. I processed the refrigerator pickles in a similar manner as the canned ones except without the final step of heating, instead I just put the jars into the refrigerator. Pickles produced via the canning method will last much longer than refrigerator pickles. Canned pickles will easily keep a year or more (depending how well they were processed) whereas refrigerator pickles typically will last only 2-3 months. Note not every "refrigerator" pickles recipe is the same, recipes calling for mayo, cream, sour cream, or milk have a very short shelf life but those made with brine produce a product that will last longer (both salt and vinegar can act as preservatives).