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| This was in our paper, but I grow my own herbs and don't know what a "bunch" of dill is????
Pickled Dilly Beans
2 1/2 C white wine vinegar
In a large sauce pot, stir together the vinegar, water, salt, garlic, chili flakes, and peppercorns and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
My question is....how much is a "bunch"????? |
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- Posted by readinglady z8 OR (My Page) on Fri, Aug 17, 12 at 22:50
| I wouldn't worry about it. I'd make sure I had enough for one head of dill per jar. Carol |
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- Posted by nancyjane_gardener USDA 8ish No CA (My Page) on Sat, Aug 18, 12 at 11:19
| Thanks. Will do. Nancy |
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- Posted by jimnginger 9 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 19, 12 at 9:02
| One dill head per jar is too little for me. It is a matter of taste. If you love the taste of dill weed, add more. I add the fond tips also - they look pretty in the jars. I get present bunches at a farmers market and they are 6 to 10 times the size of a bunch at a local grocery store. They are small heads and fonds together. Words like "bunch" are always problems in recipes because no-one knows how much it is. I have noticed "bunches" or herbs get smaller like everything else. In the case of dill, it does not make any difference however as said above. Jim in So Calif |
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| A "bunch" sold here at farm stands runs about $2.99 and tends to be roughly 10-12 large heads of dill plus a few immature ones. They are pulled up by the roots and bundled together. Most often found standing in a tub of water. I agree that it is a matter of taste. I love dill so need a minimum of one large head or 2-3 smaller ones per quart jar. I noticed the recipe you posted doesn't list an amount for the water. It is included in the instructions, but not the ingredient list. Hopefully, it is equivalent to the vinegar amount OR LESS for a 50/50 ratio. Deanna |
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- Posted by nancyjane_gardener USDA 8ish No CA (My Page) on Sun, Aug 19, 12 at 21:05
| Stored in the fridge for up to 30 days. You're right! It doesn't include the ammt of water!I guess I'll try 2 1/2 c water. that will be 5 c liquid total into 5 pint jars. I wonder if that'll be enough liquid? |
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- Posted by readinglady z8 OR (My Page) on Sun, Aug 19, 12 at 23:09
| If you run short of liquid make up additional pickling solution using the same 50:50 proportions but depending upon how short you are, perhaps only 1/4 of the original recipe. Once you've made this, if it's a recipe you like, make notes of how much additional solution, if any, you need to prepare. Below is the NCHFP cannable recipe, just for comparison purposes. 50:50 is pretty standard proportions. Carol |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pickled Dilled Beans
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