re: Pickling for beginners

Before trying to can your homemade pickles make fridge batches to practice and find out what you like. Liquid is usually a mix of vinegar and water with your choice of spices, herbs, and sugar. Bring pickling liquid to a boil on the stove and pour over your veggies, let cool on the counter and stick in the refrigerator. They will be good after a few days but really hit their stride after a week or two.

some of my favorites are green beans, okra, cabbage, cauliflower, peppers, and asparagus.