Pickling
Sauerkraut
Homemade sauerkraut is super easy and so much better than store bought. I first made it in glass jars with a weight, but after a while I bought a stone crock and really prefer this method. If your’re just starting to ferment, I would recommend using glass jars until you confirm that a crock is worth…
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Pickled Horseradish
I’ve found that the secret to good spicy horseradish is to ensure the root is fresh. Fresh roots will be firm with no soft spots.
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Candied Jalapeño Peppers
Pickled Asparagus
When asparagus is in season, I take a drive over to the Yakima Fruit Market in Bothell for farm fresh asparagus at a great price. Pickled asparagus is a favorite of our family and friends, so I process a large batch or two every year. This recipe makes about six pint jars. The shelf-life is…
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Granny’s Pickles
This recipe has been developed over the years by trying different recipe variations and this one was Granny’s favorite (aka, my mom). It’s a good balance of spices and a little less vinegar than most recipes. I personally am still on the search for the perfect spicy pickle but these are super yummy and we…
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