Pickl It Recipes

FERMENTED CARROTS WITH DILL (PIKL-IT)

Steps:

• Load the 1-liter Pickl-It with grated carrots and dill.
• Pack carrots to remove air pockets.
• Dissolve salt in water; pour over carrots until brine-height reaches the "shoulder".
• Place lettuce, kale, chard, or cabbage leaf on top the shredded carrots,.
• Place Dunk'R (weight) on top of chosen leaf material; insert flat-end of French rolling pin or wooden spoon into Dunk'R to press carrots/leaf, expressing oxygen.
• Brine should extend 1-inch above carrots.
• Snap the Pickl-It lid closed.
• Install airlock in lid (if it isn't already in place), and add approximately 1 1/2 T water to the airlock, snapping on airlock plastic cover.
• Place Pickl-It in a dark corner of the counter - for 3 to 5 days - drape towel around Pickl-It, but not over airlock, blocking light.
• Ideal fermenting temperature is 72°F; if warmer, fermentation may occur in 3 days; if cooler, up to 7 days.
• Remove the airlock and insert the Pickl-It Plug'R for refrigerator storage.

EASY HOMEMADE PICKLES

Steps:

• Cut each cucumber lengthwise into six spears. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, dill and garlic; set aside. , In a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir just until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool., Transfer to jars if desired and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.