How I Make Pickles in Appalachia v20

[@MicrobeMomma]

Celebrating Appalachia recommended your recipe! I love pickles but have never tried for fear of mushiness. She said they were the best! I saved your video and will try it next summer!

[@patriciaandrews6803]

I also follow Celebrating Appalachia. That's how I ended up here. I've made pickles before for my husband but they don't stay crunchy. Saving this for next summer so I can try again! Thanks for the video. Can I slice the pickles instead of leaving them whole and they still be crunchy?

[@pamswafford9994]

Me too😍

[@gloriajackson2021]

Same here!

[@mbmiller1956]

Ditto!!

[@1stcenturybeliever777]

I hate to sound like a broken record, but...me, too!

[@kimberlyking9947]

New subscriber here. I have heard from Tipper and Matt Pressley that your pickle canning recipe is the absolute BEST! Thanks very much for taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm looking forward to watching all your videos I haven't seen.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hey thank you and glad you are here. Mrs Tipper and family are precious. Most everyone likes that recipe.

[@queeniejd]

I came here for the same reason! 🎉🎉

[@tonistephens4068]

It is so wonderful to see a man that can grow food, and put it up too. You are amazing son!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you Toni❤️

[@papawushutv]

"I never take that blossom end off, I just take my vegetable brush here and.. ( O.O ) ...take that blossom end off." Hahahahaa great video brother. Blossom ends are my favorite part and I even like a little stem on there. New subscriber here from your Northern neighbor Ohio.

[@breakingloveopen]

Thank you for this. Just pulled my first cucumbers from my hydroponics - perfect size. Finished the recipe and they are sitting under the towel as I write this. So excited to try them in a couple of weeks :)

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hope they were really good! Thank you

[@mariannerogers8003]

First time pickling cucumbers and I’m going to use your recipe. I’m new to canning and preserving so everything is frightening until you just do it! Thanks for an easy, understandable recipe!

[@darlenetomblin3528]

Love salt pickles! I use to walk about three miles to a mans house and visit and he always gave us a salt pickle to eat on the way home. Making memories will carry you a life time and bring great joy!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for sharing this story with us Darlene ! Yes they sure will..

[@belindamay141]

I like how authentic you are and all the beautiful knowledge from your mama you are careful to share so well. I appreciated this video, I'v been learning. God Bless

[@patmotley7457]

I can't wait to try your pickle recipe! Tonight, I watched Tipper Pressley make them and she advised going to your channel to see you make them and I am so glad I did. I can't wait to spend some time watching your KZbin videos about the food ways and preservation.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Pat, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. Welcome and I hope you enjoy. Glad to have you here.

[@malissiajones7761]

One little tip from an old Appalachian woman, put a little vinegar in your wash water for your produce and let it soak a few minutes. A lot of the crud will just rinse off. And thank you for saying an exact amount of dried dill to use. I'm not sure I've ever even seen a sprig of fresh dill and being a little OCD about certain things (like, "just what is the volume or weight of a 'sprig'?", I was a little paralyzed.

[@coyotetrail2124]

Hey my friend. That white film you see on your cucumbers is a wild yeast. It’s on other fruits too like persimmons, plums, apples, grapes so on.

[@suew6264]

Tipper recommended your video so I just subscribed. Your recipe looks simple this is a must try. Thank you for your recipe.

[@metcalfmills5679]

I appreciate Mrs Tipper! Thank you and I hope that you enjoy them!

[@dianekelbaugh4731]

Holman's Homestead and Celebrating Appalachia both recommended your pickles. Looking forward to trying out your recipe.

[@elizabethfclark03]

Hey Justin! Coming over to visit because Tipper suggested to. Watching from Chattanooga, TN.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Elizabeth, glad to have you. I appreciate Mrs Tipper and I hope you enjoy!

[@reathelphillips3833]

Love all of your shows I try to watch every one of them. Keep on showing the great recipes and all of the great wisdom.😅

[@lilolmecj]

Lol on missing cucumbers! When I find a giant one, I am always amazed we missed it so long. Hubby and I both gather, but sometimes we both miss.

[@metcalfmills5679]

They hide well! Thank you for sharing!

[@rogerbeck5704]

This was an excellent video and I plan to do this in the future. I love pickles. I also like the fact you said it works with tomato soup. Looking forward to your recipe on tomato soup. I have one that I love that I make in an Instant Pot and so now I need to see how you do it. Thank you again Justin...Roger from Metcalf, GA

[@metcalfmills5679]

That’s great Roger ! I am glad you enjoyed.

[@nancyl3843]

Tipper Pressley sent me to watch this video. I will be using this recipe. Many thanks and God bless you.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Nancy, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. I hope it is a blessing, thank you, God bless you as well.

[@velvetlace]

Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to educate us….A keeper here…

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for that kind comment. Hope you enjoy !

[@along5925]

Tipper sent me too! Sometimes I find the thought of canning intimidating, but you gave me confidence... I can DO this! I subscribed because I need a lotta guidance.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. I am so glad to hear that, I have a few canning videos in the past. I hope it helps in someway. Thank you!

[@sherimckinney2329]

Celebrating Appalachia recommended your video for canning. I was not disappointed! Very easy to follow you! Thank you! New subscribe.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Sheri, I appreciate message Tipper. Welcome and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Glad to have you!

[@SunShine-ip7gl]

Justro this is so close to my heart to watch as I wash up morning dishes. A way I get most bang for my buck - hand pump brake bleeder and "food saver" jar sealer both wide and regular mouth size. You can air seal a jar of nuts, chocolate chips and get many uses out of the flat lids.

[@metcalfmills5679]

That’s great, thank you!!

[@lauraleebaird9729]

First time watching. I came from Tipper's channel, Celebrating Appalachia. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Blessings!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Laura, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. Welcome and glad to have you. I hope you like it and bless you as well!

[@ArizonaTraditionalOutfitters]

Thank for sharing your recipe.I’m going to have to try it.Celebrating Appalachia recommended watching how you do it.I’m glad I did.God bless

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy ATO, I am glad to share and glad folks like it. I appreciate Mrs Tipper so much. God bless you as well!

[@wingwalker2458]

Found your channel through Celebrating Appalachia's channel. Great looking pickles.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you so much!

[@kathleenm3282]

I just heard about you and these pickles from Tipper @ Celebrating Appalachia. I am definitely going to make these next year. This year I did not have a successful cucumber harvest and had to purchase some from local Farmers Market to pickle a few and make relish. Blessings.

[@metcalfmills5679]

I appreciate Mrs Tipper! I hope it worked out good for you this year! Thank you and Bless you as well.

[@kathleenm3282]

I am just getting the cucumbers. Once again this year I have a few cucumbers just starting to produce but not enough to pickle! And this year I tried planting many times. Oh well, try again next year. However, I am so grateful for local Farmers Markets! Blessings to you and your family. Mrs. Tipper and her family are such a blessing and have taught us all so much about Appalachia. And now we are seeing it from your view. Thank you.

[@metcalfmills5679]

@@kathleenm3282 I hope you can get them this year and maybe next year will be better! That is for sure, thank you!! Thank you and Blessings to you as well

[@Vintageswallows]

Tipper Pressley from Celebrating Appalachia sent me! I need to try your pickle recipe! I usually make slightly sweet/spicy refrigerator pickles that last ridiculously long in the fridge but my husband’s strictly a dill pickle guy and won’t touch them. 😂 (P.S. My favorite cukes are Japanese Longs from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.)

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for sharing this with us! I appreciate Mrs Tipper, welcome!

[@lilolmecj]

If you want to try another variety, try “Muncher”. It is a long, small seed, thin skin, straight growing cuke. This year I have had some irregular watering and got some weird shapes, but still tasty. I cannot seem to memorize my zone, but I live close to Tacoma Washington, so generally not on hot, but pretty dry summers. Muncher was the first variety I ever bought that actually look as pretty as store bought.

[@metcalfmills5679]

@@lilolmecj thank you for sharing this with us!

[@junelovvorn3221]

Tipper sent me to your channel. Subscribed today. Love the pickle recipe.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy June, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. Thank you and I am so glad to hear that!

[@terrilocke6225]

I’m making the dill pickles tomorrow morning for the first time. I got your information from Tippers page! I’ll let you know how they work out. I subscribed to your KZbin page. Thank you for the pickle recipe.🥰

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Terri, glad to have you here. We appreciate Mrs Tipper & family. Hope it works out good and you like it! Thank you!

[@mikemanjo2458]

Thanks! Looking forward to trying these next year (I got the link from Tipper at Celebrating Appalachia 12.2022). She says they are the best ever! My grandmother used to make good pickles, but we don't have her recipe. I can't wait to try these...hopefully, they'll be Christmas gifts next year. (Jane in SC)

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hope you made them and liked them! Thank you!

[@grumpyoldman7948]

I canned 16 quarts of pickled okra yesterday (08/04/23). I did 7 jars with your recipe (with a little adjustment to the spices) and technique and 9 jars using another recipe and technique which included water bath canning. One of those jars didn't seal (isn't that weird that the jar that was water bathed didn't seal), so I put it in the refrigerator. We tried it today and it was a little soggy. So, we'll let you know in about a month how your recipe and technique turned out. I have a feeling it is going to be really good. And btw, all 7 jars sealed using your method. I almost chickened out and put them in the water bath canner but refrained. I'm so glad I did. There was still warmth coming from those jars probably 18-20 hours later. I wrapped them up very well with a bath towel.

[@metcalfmills5679]

I am glad to hear that and hope you like them! If you think about it crock pickles require NO cooking, so this way is great. I hate to hear the others were soggy but glad to hear our recipe worked out. Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

[@grumpyoldman7948]

@@metcalfmills5679 I just wasn't sure if it would work with okra the way it works with cucumbers.

[@grumpyoldman7948]

@@metcalfmills5679 I opened the first jar of okra made from your recipe (08/24/23). It wasn't quite 3 weeks since we canned it. Yep, this is the way to pickle okra.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hey!!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@cheriebrantner5543]

Tipper from Celebrating Appalachia sent me your way after talking about your dill pickle recipe. Will try it!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you! Hope you liked it!!

[@moonviolet27]

Tipper sent me over- this is how my mom made pickles back in the 1960’s! I may have to go back to the olds ways😊

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy, thank you for sharing this with us! I would highly recommend it!🙂

[@beckystone7994]

I just left you a comment on your mothers story while I was looking gif this recipe which I hadn’t found at that time but kept looking after hearing about how wonderful your recipe was ! So I want to let you know I found it and I’ll be making your mother’s Dill pickles soon , and I found your pickled peppers recipe. And will be making those also I love all kinds of pickled veggies and I love pickled jalapeños, pickled banana peppers , pickled peperonchini’s and Dill relish ! I love to eat the pickled peppers with saltine crackers !! So yummy , I subscribed to your channel and look forward to your videos! God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@jenpaulhome1]

Hi Justin, thanks to Tipper Presley I found your site. I’ve watched 3 videos, the pickles, the old barn with the egg story and the black snake and last night mater soup. It was real good getting to visit with you. Looking forward to seeing your other videos and learning much. Thank you so much, Jen

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Jen, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. Welcome and I hope you enjoy. Thank you for watching!

[@jenpaulhome1]

@@metcalfmills5679 you have a wealth of knowledge, things known probably by my grandparents. It’s a different life that you have but I am excited to learn from you. It’s a good thing what your doing and I love it. I also like that your leaving a video record. I’m sure I will have questions and I’m Hoping to do some canning. Thank you again. Jen

[@metcalfmills5679]

I am glad to share and hope it is helpful. Questions and comments welcome anytime. 🙂

[@practicallyheidi8505]

I had the exact same problem as Celebrating Appalachia. I had NEVER canned a good pickle. On her recommendation I canned your recipe. 3 quarts and 5 pints. I just opened the first jar and they are AMAZING. Why didn't I can more?😭 I should have listened to Tipper. Now I have to wait almost an entire year for more. Everyone in my family thinks they are good. Thanks so much!!

[@crystalbrooks7875]

I just made 3 quarts of pickles with your recipe! Can’t wait to try them

[@metcalfmills5679]

That made my day!!! ❤️

[@7upToday]

Thanks Justin,Cant wait to try this pickle recipe. Thanks also to Tipper Presley, at Celebrating Appalachian for putting me on to your channel . Sure do hope you can come up with some more great old gospel songs to sing , I've watched them all and thoroughly enjoyed them. They brought back great memories of myself growing up in the little Baptist church in the wild woods.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I have been trying to remember some. I appreciate Mrs Tipper and I appreciate you!

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming please.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Charley, I am glad you enjoy. Thank you!

[@ronwilliams729]

Justin, I tried your recipe for dill pickles and they are the best I’ve ever eaten, just like Tipper said. Do you by any chance have a recipe for sweet pickles? If you do, I’d sure like to see a video on how you do them. Love your channel, love to listen to you talk, and believe you to be a truly good person. 👍😀🙏

[@LeaC816]

My mom taught me a similar way. The only thing we do different is after filling the jars with the liquid and putting the lid back on tight is sitting them upside down on the towel. After about 10-15 minutes I turn them all back upright. I use that method on most stuff including jams and jellies as well as pickles and tomatoes. Your plants looked healthy and green so I don’t think the issue is powdery mildew. I had an old gardener tell me to prune my cucumber plants because the leaves being too thick will shade the cucumbers too much and make them white. I took him seriously and prune. Cucumber vines sorta grow suckers like tomatoes. I also grow them on a trellis so mine get plenty of sun. I have never seen that film but I wonder if that’s the white he was referring to? I will be following the comments to see what other folks think it is. Thanks for another great video!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Oh really. Thanks for sharing this with us Lea ! The only time I do that is when I can sausage. Very interesting!

[@brendaarnold8485]

My grandmother would can about 1000 jars of food every year. She Never turned her jars upside down. I guess it's personal preference.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

JUST NOW WATCHING YOUR VIDEO! I've made dill pickles and jarred them like you do. I used an old-fashioned recipe that was slightly different. If you see this comment I might compare pickle recipes. Especially one ancient recipe using "Store bought pickes" which, by the way are simply DELICIOUS!! THANK YOU From the State of Minnesota U.S.A!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hey and thank you for sharing! 🙂

[@ChristanRenee1987]

Tipper from Celebrating Appalachia sent me over and I’m so glad she did, I love learning the old ways , thanks for sharing. Sending thanks from SW Virginia

[@jerrymoore838]

Tipper at Celebrating Appalachia recommended your channel. Really glad to be here

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Jerry, thank you so much and welcome!

[@elainebuchka6533]

Tipper from Celebrating Appalachia sent me over to check out this Pickle recipe..God Bless..Subscribed..

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Elaine, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. I hope it helps and I hope you enjoy. God bless you as well.

[@kathyjanettemurray3870]

I'm going to try your recipe. I've made the Icicle Pickles (crunchy-sweet) for years, but I've never tried to make dill pickles. I saw that Tipper Presley recommended your recipe on her "Celebrating Appalachia" channel. I would enjoy watching a conversation between the two of you - I'm thinking it would be quite entertaining. Thank you for posting this Justin!!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Kathy, I hope you like that recipe. Seems like most everybody that tries it does. I appreciate Mrs Tipper so much. I am looking forward to that as well. Thank you for watching!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I’ve been canning for about 38 years and have never seen or heard of canning pickles like this…..I will be doing this tomorrow!!!! I’m going to subscribe because you amaze me !!!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Aw thank you so much! I am glad you enjoy them. I hope they do well for you.

[@Judten1]

@@metcalfmills5679will they be just as crunchy for a long period if I slice them? Thank you

[@stumblin_along]

I had no idea that making pickles was so easy! I'm saving this video for sure. Thanks, Justin!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Easiest way I know of. Hope it helps !

[@Outtahide540]

You are doing a lot and thank you very much. I so wish I could live like you and some day soon I will. Ready to retire to the good life YES !

[@metcalfmills5679]

That’s great ! Happy for you Mel !

[@dianad6314]

Hi I am new at this but I just gotta comment: I LOVE your accent😂 cheers to your fabulous pickles✌️❤️

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Diana, thank you and welcome🙂❤️

[@donnahawkinsharper8344]

Hey Justin, Tipper sent me over. I’m hoping to make your pickles if I can get some cukes. Thanks! God bless! 😊❤😊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Donna, welcome and I hope you enjoy. I appreciate Mrs Tipper and her family. A joy they are! I hope you can. God bless you as well!

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video and thank you for your precious time kindest regards tam 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@metcalfmills5679]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@reathelphillips3833]

Justin, Put you up a cattle panel for the length of the row you plan makes them so easy to pick. I sure want to make the pickle recipe. Watch your channel all the time.

[@BADEB58]

If I may, I would like to explain a quick method that is used a lot here and that I am satisfied with. You can try a handful of pickles and spread it out if you find it uninteresting. I put my pickles in the sink like you, I add about a tablespoon of coarse salt per pound or more if needed and I rub the cucumbers against each other for a few minutes. Then I rinse them well. The coarse salt removes all that is to be removed on the cucumber and it comes out clean and ready to put in jar. When the cucumbers are very small, I put them on a cloth, cover them and rub them through the cloth and rinse them... this method is really fast and thanks to the coarse salt the cucumber is really well cleaned

[@BADEB58]

add the salt inside the cloth...

[@metcalfmills5679]

Wow ! Thanks for sharing this with us !

[@BADEB58]

@@metcalfmills5679 Justin, please note that the smallest for you are the bigest for us. So you may need to use a little bit more salt for your big ones but you can start like i said and eyeball the mesurement of salt after...

[@glendagai]

Learned about you from Celebrating Appalachia. Love your video.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Glenda, I appreciate Celebrating Appalachia and I appreciate you!

[@wendyelliott1315]

I was sent over from Celebrating Appalachia! I also sent this over to my daughter. We are so excited to do this next year! I hope they will come out as good as you make them :)

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hey and welcome! I hope so too. Most people that have tried them favor this recipe

[@haroldandlisa]

I made pickles this morning using your method. I have only made refrigerator pickles before. It will be nice to free up space in my garage fridge. Thank you for sharing.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Lisa, I am so glad to hear that. Hope that you enjoy them!

[@haroldandlisa]

Oh my! These taste so good. I canned 5 quarts, and they all sealed but 2, so I just put them in the refrigerator. It was way to tempting looking at them every time I opened the refrigerator so of course I ate a few. They are delicious. I canned 4 more quarts this evening. It went much smoother second time around so I am hoping they all seal this time. This will be the way i make dill pickles for now on. Thank you again.

[@metcalfmills5679]

@@haroldandlisa that great that you like them so much! How long did they sit before you tried them?

[@haroldandlisa]

Maybe 2 days 😊 lol. I couldn't wait.

[@haroldandlisa]

I waited 24 hours before I tested the seal.

[@dianapollex3266]

Your tips are always helpful.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you Diana. I hope so .

[@jtharp9265]

Hi Justro , I just watched Mrs.Tippers video and She mentioned you & your recipe , I had emergency back surgery then caught SEPSIS but survived , so My granddaughters have been helping my husband and some got so fat & yellow, but they are still nice and hard , They should be ok ? Thank you for all you teach us all and God bless you & the Girls ❤ Mrs josette Tharp Montgomery County, Texas 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Mrs. Josette, I have missed seeing you on here. I am so sorry to hear that but glad you are getting better. You can try them and see, I know they make salt pickles out of the big ones. I can’t really guarantee anything. I appreciate y’all so much, God bless you all as well❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@jtharp9265]

Great recipe & Method , Absolutely loved watching & learning your method ,,also your Great Tomato soup content , My grandma & dad taught me so much & I miss them so much , but watching you brings back wonderful memories & your Green bean picking & what a blessed meal you made , everything you made , I love when I can say everything we are eating I grew ! What a blessing GOD BLESS YOU Josette- Texas

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you for sharing and yes it sure is. Thank you, and God bless you too

[@metcalfmills5679]

❤️

[@unclecharlie1204]

We made these yesterday- Thanks for sharing the recipe! I'll let you know how they turn out. Be safe!

[@jmeyer81971]

How did they turn out? 😊

[@garyhenry1773]

Made your pickles last year and they turned out great 👌 thank you. Making more this year 😁 thanks again.

[@smokymountainconcealment5356]

Just now found this video upon other recommendations. Can’t wait to try this recipe out. One question I do have is all my pickles are stored in the fridge so I’m curious if they need to be room temp before we start the pickling process.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes ai would so that they don’t cool too fast. I pack them in the jars and put all in the oven to heat

[@jeanjearman2025]

my great grandpa was James Metcalfe from Halifax Co. VA. We may be distant cousins.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Jean, thank you for sharing that with us. It is very possible. My family came that way to here.

[@LJ-rn1kz]

I made these pickles today, Justin. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe & method! I gave up canning pickles many years ago because they always turn out soft & even mushy. I have made refrigerator pickles for the last several years using nearly this same recipe & they are delicious! But, we don't have the fridge space to do very many. So I'm excited to try these. How soon can these be opened & eaten? I have to wait about 2 weeks to open the refrigerator ones, so I wondered if we need to wait a bit to try these. We are looking forward to trying these! Thanks again!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hey I am so glad to hear that! Hope you like them! Well I told other people we try to wait 2 months but we tried some that didn’t seal and after 2 weeks they were great! Let us know! Thank you for watching!

[@SamanthaPikul]

I tried your recipe for my first ever canning experience! Thanks so much for your video it’s going to be hard to wait two months to eat them!

[@metcalfmills5679]

@@SamanthaPikul I had a jar that didn’t seal and I tried them after a week and they were pretty good. 2 weeks is probably sufficient. Hope you like them!

[@DoRiteAndKilEvrythng]

Just watched a video over @ celebrating Appalachia and I’m here for your perfect picklin recipe 🫡

[@metcalfmills5679]

Oh thank you. I hope you like it!

[@DoRiteAndKilEvrythng]

@@metcalfmills5679 it’s almost been a week and we’re about to break open a jar to try! Will let you know how we fare here in TN 😁 Thank you!

[@metcalfmills5679]

@DoRiteAndKilEvrythng looking forward to hearing! Thank you!

[@DoRiteAndKilEvrythng]

@@metcalfmills5679absolutely love the taste of these pickles! I have to perfect it like you have but the crunch is there and We love the taste! I think only thing id add is a little more salt as it did turn out more sweet and I’m more a fan of the saltier taste! So grateful this recipe found me 🙏🏾

[@metcalfmills5679]

I am glad to hear that. Thank you!

[@mac.8184]

Omg, I couldn't believe my eyes. I've never canned pickles but this method I'm doing it! Thank you, thank you thank you!!

[@praisedalord58]

Thanks for sharing & thank you Tipper! 😊

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you 🙂

[@macEboy]

Tipper follower also. Thank you very much for showing folk the way to make good pickles. Do you think I could add a hot pepper or two to make a spicer pickle? Thanks for your time, Sir! Mac

[@macEboy]

And I sub'ed to you too!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Mac, I appreciate Mrs. Tipper. This is a wonderful recipe and I am thankful that I can share with so many people. Yes we do add peppers to our pickles and it works great! My little girl Charlotte don’t like spicy stuff yet so we mostly hold off on them for now. Thank you for watching. I appreciate you!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thank you!

[@jess6327]

I always cover my jars with a towel too, I've only ever seen one other person do it. I guess it must be something the old timers did, its the way my mom taught me and her mom taught her. Great video! I have only made pickles one time and they all turned out soft even with pickle crisp😭😭😭 i havent done them since. Definitely will try this method

[@metcalfmills5679]

Thanks for sharing. I haven’t seen anyone else do it that way. I like this method because they don’t get cooked, I think that helps with crispness. Good luck !

[@paulanelson1884]

Just subscribed to your channel recommended by Celebrating Appalachia! Love pickles and making them!

[@belleyupable]

That white film is a form of mildew. Ya done right by scrubbing it off before canning. I get it every year on my own cucumbers but they don’t stick around long enough for it to do any damage

[@metcalfmills5679]

I heard that. Yeah I don’t want any foreign thing on my canned goods. Thank you!

[@tpaw6908]

That's so easy. I just have started the warming jars in oven for years I did old way then tried microwave awhile. This is a lot better.

[@metcalfmills5679]

It works real good !

[@texasnana555]

this is just like my grandma's pickle recipe except she also put 6-10 whole peppercorns in each jar and then after they were filled and lids on, she would turn them upside down on the towel until they sealed and then turned them right side up

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Nana, thank you for sharing this with us! I love hearing how other people do things.

[@pamelakimmons9209]

Great video. Can’t wait to use your method

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Pam, thank you. I hope you like it!

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Great video! Thanks, fixing to get started.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hope you like em!

[@jayfromtexas6718]

@@metcalfmills5679 got'er did! 11 quarts.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Great!

[@debbybrady1246]

I made your recipe and they are delicious.

[@metcalfmills5679]

I am so glad you like them 🙂

[@brigittec1173]

Just found your channel! Can you please share where can i buy the calendar you use???

[@vernonpipkin7975]

How long do you have to wait after canning before you can eat the pickles?

[@metcalfmills5679]

If one dont seal we will open it after a couple weeks

[@garyhirtz4392]

Looking for someone that makes it easy and quick. Thanks.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hope it helps!

[@zinnialady5153]

Thank you for sharing. Hope to try this soon.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hope you like it!

[@brendaarnold8485]

I just watched this video for the 3rd time. I plan on buying cucumbers this year from the Farmers Market & making your pickles.

[@metcalfmills5679]

So far everyone loves them ❤️

[@lindavido7245]

My grandmother used to make salt pickles I loved them never learned how to make them

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Linda, I have experimented a little bit but not satisfied yet. Thank you!

[@courtneygram3410]

Hey Justin! I just picked my first big batch of cucumbers today and am about to start making pickles using your method. Can you slice the cucumbers and can them? Or will they loose their crunch? Let me know what works best for you! Thank you!

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hey that is a something I can say they do for us in quarters. I just went and opened a pint of quarters from a year ago and they were still crunchy. Instead of Alum I put a clean grape leaf in the bottom and top of the jar. It works perfectly! Thank you

[@praisedalord58]

Justin, I have an important question please. I have quite a few green tomatoes that I’d like to make pickled green tomatoes. Do you think I can use the same recipe you use for cucumbers? Another words use every step I’ve used to make your Crispy pickles? Meaning no water bath. Thank you for all you do!

[@billyangelapressley]

That you for the pickle receipe. I will definitely try this and hope mine don't turn mushy. How long do they sit before they are ready

[@metcalfmills5679]

I just tried some that had been in the refrigerator for 2 weeks and they were delicious!

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

Beautiful pickles.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Jackie, thank you!

[@Dequon276980]

Thank you for making this video. How long do they need to sit before opening the jar? Not sure if you mentioned that or not in the video

[@metcalfmills5679]

I don’t know, we have opened them after a week or two and they are good

[@mamawb7915]

Hi Justin! I just made my first batch of your dill pickles. Excited to see how they turn out. I'm wondering if I could use the same recipe for pickled okra? Recon that would work?

[@metcalfmills5679]

Hey, I am glad to hear that! Hope you like them. I don’t know if that would work or not. Let us know if you try it. Thank You! 🙂

[@SeaMonkey1968]

Justin aren’t you supposed to remove bubbles before sealing? I’m concerned because I see some in my two jars I only did two jars my first time. They have a tight seal over all I followed all the steps.

[@metcalfmills5679]

I never worry about it but you can press on the pickles to push out any bubbles, and then add more brine as needed. You can also use a canning utensil that helps remove air bubbles.

[@kims.8718]

Wow! I am going to try this. How many quarts of pickles does the amount of brine in the recipe make?

[@metcalfmills5679]

It all depends on how big, how tightly packed they are. I can’t give you an answer on that.

[@stephaniewellington-sandin6547]

Can you use this recipe for sliced cucumbers also?

[@metcalfmills5679]

Yes

[@stephaniecreighton5740]

How many fresh dill heads would you suggext using as a substitute to dill weed?

[@metcalfmills5679]

I usually just guess. Im sure you could look up the comparison or maybe it would be on the label. We have had some big ones in the past and would put a half or a quarter of it. Thank You!

[@angelabaker2634]

Justin, what if you have to put them in the refrigerator will they still work?😮 and also if you use dill weed that you grow how much do you use per pint or quart? Thanks

[@metcalfmills5679]

They will Mike in the refrigerator if they do not seal. We always put just part of the seed ahead of the plant. I don’t really know how to measure it.

[@angelabaker2634]

Do you go by the signs when making your dill pickles?

[@metcalfmills5679]

@@angelabaker2634 I like to try to, but it’s hard to time that I just dropped because you have to make them when they’re ready. Thank you!

[@lindaanderson7206]

Whats the recipe that tipper pressley was talking about for dill pickels

[@metcalfmills5679]

It on my video called How I make Pickles In Appalachia. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYvSinqVa6h0gLs

[@jenl784]

Discovered your channel from Tipper at celebrating appalachia. Just wondering if I use fresh dill vs dried is the measurement different? Cant wait to try these. I'll be going down the youtube rabbit hole watching your other videos.

[@metcalfmills5679]

Howdy Jen, I usually just do like Mrs. Tipper and put the amount I think is good. Although the deal could be different, so it would be hard to say exactly. If I figure out anything more about that, I will let you all know. I so appreciate Mrs. Tipper and I am glad you are here. Hope you enjoy!

[@jenl784]

@metcalfmills5679 thanks! I'll just cook from the heart. May try a little more in one and less in another for my first round to see what tastes best, neither could be bad. Opening 2 jars for a taste test means more pickles for me 😆

[@metcalfmills5679]

@@jenl784 I like the way you do things!!

[@alisagott3488]

How long before you can eat them after canning them

[@metcalfmills5679]

We have in 2 weeks, thank you!

[@kkoeshall9136]

How long do the pickles need to sit before you can eat them?

[@metcalfmills5679]

I don’t really know. We have tried them at a week and they were good

[@Stacey890746]

Just tried your recipe! How long do you wait before eating them? Its my first time pickling and using your method they all sealed!!!

[@metcalfmills5679]

We have open a jar that didn’t seal in about 2 weeks. Good job!

[@tylerhuss7033]

Just made some of these, followed it perfectly I thought. My garlic has turned blue, is that normal? Or have you experienced that?