Many picklers (those that pickle) prefer to use Kirby cucumbers. They have a thicker skin that can stand up to the pickling liquid and remain crunchy long after it's been preserved. I had planted the ...

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Crisp, mildly sweet, and deliciously sour, perfect pickles invigorate and excite the palate. The ideal pickle ... ... has just the right snap, adding crunch to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Canning pickles is a great way to preserve cucumbers. Photo by Brian Sirimaturos Yield: About 5 pint jars 2 ½ pounds cucumbers, ...