Then you weigh the food down so it remains under the brine.
Ceramic crock for pickles.
Hi for years i have made my own pickles both ways canned in vinegar and crock.
To use an open crock you just put the food and brine into the pot leaving a bit of headspace to allow for expansion.
The top of the jar features a built in lip to allow for easier lifting to move the jar from your prep area to where it will rest for weeks during the fermentation process.
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Or a very large glass jar.
Check the crock several times a week for surface scum and remove it as needed.
If you think you ll have more or need to make more dill pickles then double or triple the recipe as needed.
You ll also need a pottery crock to make these.
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The crock is then covered with a cloth to keep pests out but still allow gas from the fermentation process to exit.
P ferment the pickles for 2 to 3 weeks at 65 to 75 f or for 3 to 6 weeks at 55 to 65 f.
Remove rinse dry and replace the plate and jar if they develop scum or mold p.