Perfect Pickles

Perfect Pickles

When it comes to pickles, the lacto-fermented version will not only provide you with the best tasting, but also the healthiest option, packed with probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

In this video, Karen shows you how easy it is to make Perfect Pickles using ChouAmi!

Karen Wang Diggs, Chief Fermentation Officer


 

Perfect Pickles

Karen Wang Diggs, Chief Fermentation Officer

Servings

32 fl oz (1 Liter)

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

7-10 hours

Cuisine

European

Category

Vegetables

When it comes to pickles, the lacto-fermented version will not only provide you with the best tasting, but also the healthiest option, packed with probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. We also made it easy for you with a pre-mixed Perfect Pickles Spice Blend!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Celtic Sea Salt

  • 3 cups (711 ml) filtered water

  • 1 lb. (approx.) (450 g) Kirby or mini Persian cucumbers

  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) ChouAmi's Perfect Pickles Spice Blend*

  • 1–2 sprigs fresh dill

  • 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 3–4 slices onions, optional

  • 1 red chili, seeded, optional

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Directions

  1. Dissolve the Celtic Sea Salt in water. If you do not have a good quality water filter, then bring water to a boil for a few minutes, add salt to hot water, and allow to return to room temperature before using.

  2. Trim off about 1/4 inch (0.625 cm) from the blossom end of each cucumber.**

  3. Place the Perfect Pickles Spice Blend into the bottom of the Le Parfait glass jar.

  4. Add in the trimmed cucumbers. Depending on the length, you may need to cut them so that the top doesn't exceed the "MAX" line on the jar.

  5. Tuck in the dill and garlic, and if using, onions and chili.

  6. Pour the salt brine over the ingredients until it covers the top of the cucumbers by 1 inch (2.5 cm).

  7. Assemble ChouAmi onto the jar according to directions. Allow to ferment for 7–10 days in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight. Check every few days that there is water in the moat, and top off as needed.

  8. When ready, remove ChouAmi and wipe the rim of the jar with a clean cloth. Make sure the Le Parfait sealing cap and screw lid are both clean with no brine, salt, or acid, and place on the jar. Store in the refrigerator.

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