As a kid, I could eat an entire jar of pickles by myself. And while my portion control as an adult has greatly improved, I still love a good pickle. What could be better after a delicious burger or fresh BLT?
But as much as I love these crisp gherkins, I've never done much research into how they're made — and I certainly didn't know they could be made in your very own home!
However, thanks to this incredible tutorial, I not only know much more about the pickling process, but I know how to do it in just 30 easy seconds. And all it requires is a syringe, some vinegar, a few spices, and a cucumber.
Did you know this was possible? Could you see yourself making pickles this way, or will you stick to grocery store brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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"Got that tickle for a pickle, but feeling fickle about the wait? With your hand-powered vacuum, you can convert your cucumbers in about 30 seconds to delectable dills of delight!"
To accomplish this, first start by making a brine. Pour organic white vinegar into a small cup.
Next, add sugar to taste.
Then, add spices like cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, or cayenne. It all depends on your unique palette.
You'll want enough to be able to partially fill your syringe.
Next, begin to cut your cucumber slices. Make them very thin.
Cut these slices into smaller chunks so they can fit in the syringe.
Remove the plunger and load your cucumbers.
Replace the plunger and squeeze.
Pull enough brine into your syringe to completely submerge the cucumbers.
Flip the syringe upside down, and place your thumb over the tip. Pull back the plunger, then hold for 30 seconds. This creates a vacuum, which will transform the cucumbers into pickles!
When you check your syringe, you'll see bubbles escaping the cucumbers. Because we've created a vacuum, all the air within the cucumber is being sucked out.
This vacuum also releases much of the water within the cucumber — which is then replaced with the brine.
The longer you hold the syringe, the more brine infusion takes place.
When you feel satisfied with your brine infusion, release your thumb from the tip. Then, push your brine back into the cup.
Remove the plunger and pour out your new pickles.
While regular pickling can sometimes take years, these pickles were created in just 30 seconds!
This technique works not only with cucumbers, but tomatoes, peppers, zucchinis, watermelons, and more. Tweak the brine recipe and technique to suit your needs — and enjoy!
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