One of my favorite pickles is Bread and Butter pickles, shown here. They are sweet-sour and spicy. I can eat half a jar in one sitting. They are very easy to make and in the end, fun. When you consider the $3-6 cost of a small jar of these you can see why they are economical. I love cooking anything, so that is another benefit.
I got this recipe from Food in Jars by Marisa McClellan. It is a relatively small, but information filled book that really explains how to can and preserve food in your own kitchen. During my recent experience I got the time to complete the process down to a little more than an hour.
Some tips for your adventure.
- Get a canner with a rack.
- Buy the best, freshest veggies that you can.
- Process tips:
- Start the water boiling right away. It takes a while to boil 4 gallons of water.
- Get the right tools:
- Jar lifter and a canning funnel.
- You can buy jars at thrift shops or garage sales and save money
I recommend starting with something you and your family really like. If you have a garden then this process is even cheaper, as you have a free source for many of your veggies.
Have fun!
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