Instructions: Many people who make pickles take shortcuts and skip processing their products in a boiling-water bath. Thats a mistake. This final heat processing is needed for all home-canned goods, including pickles. The processing doesnt affect the flavor or texture of the pickles, but it does help ensure safety by killing micro-organism that could cause food spoilage.

After processing pickles, let the jars cool Then check to see if each is properly sealed. Turn the jars upside down, and look for leakage or bubbles that start at the seal or cap and rise through the contents. If either is the case, an improper seal is indicated; re-process that jar of pickles immediately or refrigerate and use as soon as possible.

To keep your pickles at their best, store them in a cool, dark, dry place.

In most cases, the pickles should be stored at lest several weeks before eating to let the flavors fully develop.

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