While canning salt is the gold standard for preserving, it's not a total deal breaker if you don't have it on hand. If you're ...

Most types of pickling salt, sometimes labeled canning salt, are extra fine so they dissolve quickly. In a vinegar brine, ...

It’s not table salt, it’s not iodized, and it comes in the big green boxes at the store labeled “canning salt.” If you can’t find it, other non-iodized salt is fine.

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7 pint canning jars with lids. Instructions. Combine cucumber and onions and layer with salt, cover with ice cubes and let stand 1-1/2 hours. Drain, rinse, drain again.

1 tablespoon canning salt. 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes. 3¾ cups brown sugar, packed. 2¼ cups cider vinegar (5 percent) Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement.