REVISED PROJECT 2 RECIPE AND PICTURES

Here is step by step- the 2nd pickle project:
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First- Washed the mason jar- i used only one jar this time ( less pickles- less money)
 cut up 2- 4 inch cucumbers into chips
 chopped up dill about 2 tablespoons worth




Next the bay leaves- those are placed as is in the jar.



Chopped up two medium size garlic- this time i chopped them up, last time i cut in half.



last time i used 1 1/2 teaspoon of pickling spice- this time i used less- about 1teaspoon



Fill the mason jar with the spice and bay leaves



Garlic and dill chopped



Place dill, garlic into jar mixture



This picture shows the contents mixed up- i put the cover on and gave it a good shake



After all ingredients are placed- place the cucumbers- this time they are chips.



Top angle of the pickles- you can see about an inch was left at the top for some room to get the contents to be shaken  around



I used fine sea salt- same as i used last time





I boiled just enough water and salt brine mixture as i needed to fill one mason jar- no need to make extra



Pour salt water brine mixture in with the cucumbers and contents. Give it a good couple of shakes- just be sure to use a rag- it is HOT.

Here is a video of the start of project #2


Since it is my goal to blog everyday for the next two weeks i will see you tomorrow blogger.