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Hey there! Have you ever wanted to make your own long boil pickle jars? Well, you’re in luck! It’s actually not as hard as it sounds. With a few simple steps and some patience, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of delicious pickles in no time. Let’s get started!
How Long Should I Boil My Pickle Jars? [Solved]
Alrighty, let’s get pickling! Pop those jars in the boiling water and set your timer. Once it starts boiling, you’ve got 10 minutes for pint jars and 15 for quarts. Then take the pot off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Finally, grab your lifter or tongs to move ’em back to a kitchen towel or cutting board. Easy peasy!
Sterilize Jars: Before you begin the pickling process, it is important to sterilize your jars and lids to ensure that no bacteria will contaminate your pickles. This can be done by boiling the jars and lids in a large pot of water for 10 minutes.
Prepare Pickles: Once the jars are sterilized, you can prepare your pickles for long boiling by cutting them into desired sizes and adding any spices or seasonings you would like to use.
Boil Pickles: Place the prepared pickles into the sterilized jars and fill with a brine solution made from vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and any other desired spices or seasonings. Make sure that all of the ingredients are completely dissolved before pouring into each jar.
Seal Jars: Once all of the ingredients have been added to each jar, seal them tightly with their lids and place them back in a large pot of boiling water for 45 minutes to an hour until they reach their desired texture and flavor profile.
Cool & Store: After long boiling is complete, remove each jar from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon and allow them to cool on a clean surface before storing in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight for up to one year!
Canning your own pickles is a great way to enjoy them all year round! Boiling the jars for a long time is key to making sure they’re properly sealed and ready for storage. Just make sure you don’t forget about ’em - you don’t want to be stuck with soggy pickles!
