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recruiterg · August 28, 2013

I make refrigerator pickles. I just pack the jars with cucumbers and fill with hot brine. The lids suction down from the residual heat of the brine. I don't process at all. I use a mandolin with the waffle cutting blade and make thick pickle slices. I think with the salt and vinegar in the brine, you are pretty safe as long as you store them in the refrigerator. However, use your own judgement. This recipe is not for long term storage without refrigeration.

I think the 15 minute processing is causing the pickles to soften.

August 28, 2013	#101
recruiterg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edina, MN (Zone 4) Posts: 945	I make refrigerator pickles. I just pack the jars with cucumbers and fill with hot brine. The lids suction down from the residual heat of the brine. I don't process at all. I use a mandolin with the waffle cutting blade and make thick pickle slices. I think with the salt and vinegar in the brine, you are pretty safe as long as you store them in the refrigerator. However, use your own judgement. This recipe is not for long term storage without refrigeration. I think the 15 minute processing is causing the pickles to soften.