The recipe in a newer cookbook says you should use a timer ,as the 5mins in hot water bath is critical for crisp pickles.
Originally Posted by quiltinghere
Originally Posted by Alice Woodhull
Here is my recipe for Dill Pickles. It won the blue ribbon at the Indiana State Fair last year.
Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.
PROCESS 5 MINUTES ??? :shock: :shock: :shock:
No wonder my pickles are MUSH - I think I gave them a bath for 15-20 minutes!
They're dilly but mush :( :( :oops: :cry: