Don’t include me in the expert category.LOL You have come to the same conclusion that I did. For me, I like the cold pack, it’s easier and I don’t have to worry about splashing hot cukes all over the place.
Just load the jars, top off with the hot brine, and process. Yank out the jars, let cool and label. Kinda easy peazy.
Looks like you might be getting some rain today. I really hope you are..so far it’s missed me.
LOL, I did it the hard way! I guess I'm a chicken. I added the rinsed and previously salted cuke mixture to a large pot of my boiling vinegar mixture, and brought it almost to a reboil, before ladling it into clean jars, and processed the 1/2 pint jars at a full boil for 10 mins.
Next time I'll try cold pack. :-)