See post #51.
I’ve tasted a couple now, and still undecided on the flavor. Its not exactly what I was expecting, but isn’t terrible either. I taste the salt, which I wouldn’t expect given the recipe. My wife didn’t taste the salt, or the spices, and said she just tasted cucumbers. I’ll probably give more of these away than keep for myself, and try a different barrel pickle recipe next time. But give it a shot, you may like them.
Thank you, I’ll give it a try. I love barrel pickles.
Ok, I’m feeling much better about the barrel pickles. They did not taste like what I was expecting, but apparently it was my expectations that were off. I gave some to my neighbor who is from Philly. They said they taste just like the jewish deli barrel pickles from Philly. So all is good. Its a different taste for me, and it’s growing on me. I kept a little over half the batch for me. Gave my neighbors the rest.
Also, I made 2 half gallon jars of hot garlic dills today. really loaded up on the peppers, garlic and dill. They should be really good in a few months. They will be the last pickles for me this season. I have 23 quarts in storage and another 4 or 5 quarts in the fridge. Any more cukes this year will be donated to co-workers or the local soup kitchen.