My Dill pickles definitely don't taste store bought but I like them much better. Each pint gets 1tsp salt, 1tsp mustard seed, 1tsp Dill seed, 1/2tsp peppercorns, 1/2tsp Dill weed, 1/2tsp hot pepper flakes and a couple cloves of garlic. I'll add 1 bay leaf or some pickle crisp to each jar if I...
From what I understand pumpkin puree is too thick to be heated thoroughly in a home pressure pot. I just freeze my puree or puree my canned cubes once I'm ready to use them.
I agree. Honestly hate commercial pickling spice mix. I make my own for whatever recipe I am making. Make lots of pickles in this house. Have my own little spice recipes that I am quite happy with for Dilly beans, Dill pickles, sweet pickles, pickled cherry tomatoes, pickled green tomatoes and...