Shady Maple Sweet Garlic Pickles Food

SWEET HEAT PICKLES

Steps:

• Drain pickles and discard juice. Save the jar to store pickles in later. Slice pickles into 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
• Begin layering into a larger jar: 1-1/2 cup of pickles per layer. Top the pickles with 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cloves of garlic sliced or chopped, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of chopped jalapeño.
• Repeat layers until all pickles are used. Pour any remaining sugar on top.
• Cover jar and store on the counter for about an hour, or until the sugar begins to liquify.
• Stir or simply shake to mix the pickles well, and pull any undissolved sugar up from the bottom.
• Cover and leave on the counter for several more hours, or overnight. Stir and refrigerate 1 to 2 additional days.

SWEET GARLIC PICKLES

Steps:

• Slice the pickles any way you want to and place in a large bowl.
• Add the spices, garlic and sugar.
• Make sure you stir it well.
• It may be a little difficult to stir at first, but make sure you stir the bottom good.
• Stir it once a day for three days.
• Pack the sterilized canning jars with as many pickles as you like.
• Fill the jars with the sweet, spicy liquid.
• Leave in the garlic cloves to make sure the pickles reach their full potential.
• Wipe the jars with a damp towel.
• Twist on the lid and they are ready to store.
• Note:.
• Serving the pickles chilled will keep them nice and crisp.
• These pickles make a nice gift.
• Try putting them in a basket with other garlic favorites like garlic mustard, garlic chips, garlic oil, etc.
• Enjoy!

EMERIL'S HOMEMADE SWEET AND SPICY PICKLES

Steps:

• Place cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and water in a large, non-reactive bowl. Cover and allow cucumbers to soak for 2 hours. Drain the water from the onions and cucumbers through a colander and rinse well for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
• Combine the vinegars, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, cloves, garlic, and peppers in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add the cucumbers and onions. Bring to a simmer and remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Fill each of the hot sterilized pint-size preserving jars with the pickle mixture, dividing them evenly, and enough of the liquid to come within 1/2-inch of the top. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Natural Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired. With a clean damp towel, wipe the rim and fit with a hot lid. Screw on the metal ring just until the point of resistance is met. Process the jars in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.
• Using tongs, remove the jars, place on a towel, and let cool. Test the seals by allowing the jars to stand at room temperature overnight or until the lids pop. Tighten the rings and store in a cool dry place. Let the pickles age for at least 2 weeks before using.

SHADY MAPLE SWEET GARLIC PICKLES

Steps:

• Drain pickles.
• Peel and slice garlic cloves.
• In the empty jar layer 1/4 cup sugar, slices of garlic, pickles.
• Continue layers.
• When the layers are complete pour vinegar over pickles.
• Fill the jar to the top, you may need more vinegar.
• Close the jar tightly and turn upside down daily for 2-3 days.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Shake jar occasionally to make sure sugar is completely dissolved.
• Cook time is refrigeration time.