{"id":8083,"date":"2023-08-02T14:51:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T19:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lilyscookingandhome.com\/?p=8083"},"modified":"2023-08-02T14:53:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T19:53:24","slug":"pickled-tomatoes-and-cucumbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilyscookingandhome.com\/pickled-tomatoes-and-cucumbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Pickled Tomatoes and Cucumbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for one recipe fits all for pickling? You have came to the right place. Enjoy variety of pickled tomatoes and cucumbers all winter long. Juicy, crunchy and full of flavor. Easy to make and can be stored on shelf all season long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT ARE THE BEST TOMATO VARIETY FOR CANNING?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roma tomatoes are great for canning whole or using for sauce. They are firm, which means they will not fall apart when trying to remove from the jar. They have a great shape that can easily fit most jars. Roma tomatoes also have low moisture and amount of seeds which can be great for making thick tomato sauce to can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST CUCUMBERS FOR PICKLING?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all cucumbers make good pickles, and that’s a fact. There are two general categories that cucumbers fall into; Slicing cucumbers and Pickling cucumbers<\/em><\/strong>. If you try pickling slicing cucumbers they will just become mushy and soft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pickling cucumbers tend to be shorter for easier fit in the jar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. They develop seeds more slowly than slicing cucumbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. They are drier than slicing cucumbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Variety of pickling cucumbers I prefer; Boston pickling, Burpee’s Pickle bush, Kirby Cukes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    CANNING EQUIPMENT: The tools you will need to start canning.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Jar Lifter https:\/\/a.co\/d\/bECVsxR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. 64 oz Mason jars https:\/\/a.co\/d\/4HKVX2f<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. 32 oz Mason Jars https:\/\/a.co\/d\/ilWXw1u<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. 16 qt large stock pot https:\/\/a.co\/d\/fNbWHOP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Ladle https:\/\/a.co\/d\/9v4acNc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Wide Mouth Funnelhttps:\/\/a.co\/d\/dkKyuQy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Measuring cuphttps:\/\/a.co\/d\/hKvrWFt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Canning lid Rack https:\/\/a.co\/d\/75v7lhh<\/a>
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      HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PICKLING SPICE MIX.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

      Combine together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n