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Do I pour the brine when it is hot or cold?

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Boil the brine to dissolve the salt, and pour it over the pickles while still hot.

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How do I submerge jars when making pickles?

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Put water in your water bath canner and bring it to a boil before lowering the jars into the boiling water. Use canning tongs to protect your hands and to gently lower the jars into the boiling water. The water level will rise as you add jars. Make sure that you have enough water in the canner before you bring it to a boil. You can remove some water if it rises too much or you can let it overflow if you are canning outdoors in a place where the hot boiling water won't hurt anything.

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At what point do I tighten my pickle jars when making pickles?

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Tighten your jars after you have put all ingredients in them.

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How do I keep the pickles from getting soft?

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One method is to put the cucumbers in water and ice and let them sit overnight. The ice chills them, so they don't cook and soften in the water bath.

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Do I keep the water simmering after I put the jars in?

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No. Preheat the water and then put the jars in. Do not simmer it after adding the jars, there's a chance of the jars cracking/breaking.

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Do I submerge the jars when simmering?

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Yes. The whole jar should be under water. If it's out of the water, the jars can heat unevenly and possibly break.

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My water bath is the standard size. The one you have pictured is nothing like mine. Do I submerge my jars for processing, and do I put a lid on my pot?

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The pictures for the water processing steps are wrong. Trying to sterilize or processing your jars with an undersized pot like that would be very dangerous. Please be sure to use a pot that allows your jars to be completely submerged with at least an inch of water above them. This will ensure they stay submerged even with the evaporation from boiling. The lid is optional, but it will allow for more efficient heating, as it helps to hold the heat in the pot.

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I mistakenly didn't put any water in my brine with the vinegar and salt. How do I fix this?

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There is nothing you can do to "fix" this, but they will be safe to eat, and they might still taste very good.

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What do I do if I don’t have fresh dill weed? How much brine and jars do I need to make crispy dill pickles?

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You can buy dill tips at the supermarket. I use a tablespoon per 500 mls of liquid.

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What can I do if I don't have fresh dill weed? How much do I use in brine or jars?

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If you don’t have fresh dill, you can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of dill seed equals one head of dill weed.

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Can I use already made pickles and pour brine over them to make them crispy?

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No. Pouring hot brine on completed pickles won't make them crispy. Crispy pickles require starting with fresh, very cold cucumbers before processing.

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Will pickles get moldy if they soak in water for a week?

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No, as long as you tighten the jar tightly, there should be no mold. If you are concerned, put it in your fridge as fast as you can, as room temperature air can increase mold growth.

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