The world of pickles spans everything from classic dill and bread-and-butter slices to condiments like pickled red onions and atchara. Quick pickles, also known as refrigerator or vinegar pickles, are ...

Extension Educators are frequently asked if so much sugar or salt must be used in recipes. Often the answer is “no,” but you should be aware of the role each plays in preserving foods. If you are ...

Canning pickles isn’t difficult, but it requires preparation and an understanding of the “why” to achieve safe, optimal results. To help you approach home preservation with confidence, we asked an all ...

Indy Food Swappers founder Suzanne Krowiak shows us how to do it right, in just six steps. 1. Prepare cucumbers 8–12 hours in advance. 2. Rinse 1.25 pounds of cucumbers, and trim a quarter-inch off of ...

Every year when the beets start piling up on my counter, I know it is time to make pickled beets. This is one of my favorite ...

Shopping at a farmers market on a weekend morning can turn bittersweet if your eye for just-picked summer fruit is bigger than your refrigerator and appetite. That's a crisis first-time cookbook ...

Canning deer meat has several advantages. It eliminates the need for freezer space, ensures long-term storage, and makes the ...