Comments on Pickle Freak: Crocked, Part I

How did your second batch of crocked pickles turno...

2011-09-28T03:33:26.572-07:00

How did your second batch of crocked pickles turnout?

Just stumbled across your post and had a few quest...

2011-08-07T06:12:49.256-07:00

Just stumbled across your post and had a few questions for you. Can you eat the pickles like, lets say after 1 week...kind of like a half sour? Also, do you know how long they will last in the fridge? And lastly, how did your brine mixture turn out? Any changes you would make to the recipe? I am hoping to tackle this today because I have SOOO many cucumber right now!

Munchkin-I think your pickles will turn out ok in ...

2011-07-26T19:39:09.149-07:00

Munchkin-I think your pickles will turn out ok in the glass container as long as they are in a cool-ish dark place. Let me know-I need to try my hand at crock pickles again soon-thanks for the reminder!

I just used your recipe for these pickles, but I d...

2011-07-22T17:29:36.409-07:00

I just used your recipe for these pickles, but I didn't have a crock so I used a large glass container. I'm not sure if they will turn out or not but I'm hoping. It is my first time and I do plan on buying a 1 gallon crock in a few days and try this recipe again. Do you think it will work in the glass jar??

Hi Nick- yes, the leener crocks are very affordabl...

2011-06-03T11:12:16.040-07:00

Hi Nick-
yes, the leener crocks are very affordable and you can get the size you need. My crock pickles didn't turn out very great and I know now what I did wrong. First of all, re: scum-I removed the scum everyday (it actually smells delicious and wasn't as gross a process as it sounds) and then i made the mistake of adding fresh water to crock to replenish it...that was A MISTAKE-and i think it was my only mistake-just made them mushy. Alton Brown of Good Eats has a great episode on crock pickles-check it out-very informative. and let me know who they turn out! picklefreakblog@gmail.com

Thanks! I've been looking for a good source fo...

2011-06-02T07:39:55.776-07:00

Thanks! I've been looking for a good source for crocks for a while - everything I've seen has been more than $100. I mean, I love pickles and all... the Leeners crocks look awesome. Also, have you had issues with chlorine in water killing the bacteria? One more - what do you do about surface scum? skim or not?

Go for it Bradley-you will be fine! For really gre...

2010-08-27T08:52:12.764-07:00

Go for it Bradley-you will be fine!
For really great crock advice there is an episode of Good Eats with Alton Brown that really shows you step by step directions. Google it and take his advice.

Your post is inspiring. I am making my first batch...

2010-08-26T22:07:15.505-07:00

Your post is inspiring. I am making my first batch of crocked pickles... but I ordered 25 pounds of pickles.
Now I am scared.

Hi Sandy- It is a 1 gallon crock. The also come in...

2010-07-11T18:14:55.277-07:00

Hi Sandy-
It is a 1 gallon crock. The also come in 3 and 5 gallon sizes.

What size is the crock in your picture?

2010-07-11T17:01:09.806-07:00

What size is the crock in your picture?

We just finished filling a couple of earthenware b...

2009-08-12T11:37:38.675-07:00

We just finished filling a couple of earthenware bowls with pickling cucumbers and a concoction of vinegar, spices, grape leaves, und so veiter, and covered them up with old plates. The whole kitchen smells of pickles (cool!) and the dog is fascinated. We grew the pickling cucumbers for the purpose (they grow fast!) and I'm curious to see if this works. I don't feel like spending the money on crocks. I wonder if they're worth it....?

Hi Jocelyn, I let my crock pickles ferment for 3 w...

2009-07-26T13:25:51.017-07:00

Hi Jocelyn,
I let my crock pickles ferment for 3 weeks and put them in jars this weekend. I'm not sure they came out very well...I'll blog about it soon and will try again with another batch!

Well I too am going to make crock pickles for the...

2009-07-25T15:54:24.407-07:00

Well I too am going to make crock pickles for the first time. I bought a 3 gallon crock off of that leeners site, what quick shipping they had! my mom used to make these when i was little and they were sooo good! im going to start them tomorrow and she is going to come over and help me for the first time..i have 73 pickles and i wonder how many i can fit in my 3 gallon crock..if you have any tips let me know!

I WISH! It's just your basic kitchen towel fro...

2009-07-15T13:19:24.723-07:00

I WISH!
It's just your basic kitchen towel from Pearl River (also comes in yellow!)

Is that a "My little pony" towel?

2009-07-14T15:31:22.171-07:00

Is that a "My little pony" towel?