Thursday, July 21, 2011

THE PICKLE POT COMES TO STONEGABLE


This year I planted one lonely cucumber plant in my garden. I felt somewhat sorry for it as it sat all alone in a very big space. I didn't want my sweet babycuke plant to feel that it was being put in a horticulture "time out"! 

Time would prove that this innocent little plant would grow up and out and stretch to the boundaries I had given it! It is quite unbelievable what one little plant can produce!!!!

Because I make relish with zucchini (look for upcoming post~ this is a keeper recipe!) most of my cucumbers are either eaten in salads, or as a crudite or made into pickles.


Recently, I came across a wonderful pickle idea... THE PICKLE POT!

The brilliant PICKLE POT idea came from Miz Helen at MIZ HELEN'S COUNTRY COTTAGE and from  Lynne at HAPPIER THAN A PIG IN MUD.

A PICKLE POT is SO EASY  to make.

Take a big container and layer it with onions, garlic  and cucumbers...



And great pickling spices






Add vinegar and water...


Store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks so the concoction has time to work it's pickle magic... if you can wait that long...


And you will have great pickles to munch on for two months or so!



These pickles are sour and garlicky and delicious! They are delightfully fresh and don't have that "processed " taste.  I tweaked the recipe and added more garlic, OKAY, lots more garlic and tuned down the vinegar just a tad by adding more water.  

This recipe is worth making! I made a big jar that will be divided this weekend. I'm sending a jar home with my weekend family and guest. And just in time too! I have another dozen cukes (YIKES!) almost ready to pick. Does anyone need cukes to make a pickle pot of your own?

StoneGable Tip: Things To Do With Pickles
~chop and add to tuna salad or egg salad
~chop and make homemade tartar sauce. Mayo, chopped pickles, a tad of the juice, pinch of cream of tartar
~ pickle juice in potato salad... the best!
~deep fried pickles
~ and of course served as a side dish

The PICKLE POT recipe can be found by clicking on the blogs at the top of this post. Thanks, ladies! I love your great ideas! Look how you have inspired me!



36 comments:

  1. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJuly 21, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I need to try this, too! I do love cucumber in any which way! This is so easy, too.

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  2. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Gives me visions of old-fashioned crocks of pickles -- YUM!! Thanks for sharing!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  3. Beverly@Beverly's Back PorchJuly 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Yvonne, I have made so many Pickle Pots this year. All my neighbors and friends have one. Everyone loves them. I have even managed to can a few pints for the winter. This are just the best!

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  4. Olga PoltavaJuly 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I love homemade pickles. My mom often makes them, but I never tried making them myself. I will try making this pickle pot.
    Wonderful photos!

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  5. Miss CharJuly 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    On a day when we're at 99 degrees your pickle pot looks so refreshing that I think I could just sit down with a fork and eat right out of the jar. Thanks for sharing Yvonne, as always your photos are exceptional.

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  6. KathleenJuly 21, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    As long as it wasn't a pickle puss that came to Stone Gable!
    Come over and read about my adventures with our friend The Tablescaper!

    Stay cool!

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  7. On Crooked CreekJuly 21, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Yvonne,
    "Mr. Ed" adores pickles! I'm going over now to copy the recipe! Your photograpy of the pickles in the jar is divine!!! Thanks!
    Fondly
    Pat

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  8. La Table De NanaJuly 21, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Sounds like a great little recipe..I have been making dills for years..from someone at Gardenweb..imagine my surprise in reading a book my husband got for his birthday called man With A Pan.. one of the short stories.. the gentleman gives this recipe:) and says it was from a Sharon on AllRecipes..sure enough..it's her recipe..World famous..

    Now yours will be too:)

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  9. LynnJuly 21, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Yvonne, I even love your jar! And I agree, a little extra garlic never hurt anything! Glad your little cuke plant is doing so well:@)

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJuly 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Love pickles and wish I had a garden with them in it. They sure look good.

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  11. Pamela GordonJuly 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Yummy, they do sound good! Thanks for the idea. Pamela

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  12. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJuly 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I saw these on Lynn's blog and thought they looked fantastic. I think I need a pickle pot of my own. I would add lots of garlic too.

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  13. Beyond WanderingJuly 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love pickles, especially ones that are not green in juice and colors. I can devout a whole big jar of yours in no time.

    Thanks for visiting..

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  14. KM StudiosJuly 21, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I've a;ways been a sour pickle fan - even as far back as a kid!
    Love this!!!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Yvonne,
    I saw the post on Lynn's blog. The pickles are so beautiful. It would be so satisfying to create a big beautiful jar of pickles like that.
    Alas, I only like sweet pickles.
    Yay for your cucumber plant! Unbelievable.

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJuly 21, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Yvonne my neighbor gives me a jar every year we love them, and your right nothing beats fresh pickles!! Have a great weekend, Martina

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  17. A Kitchen WitchJuly 21, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I just love cucumbers. We like to have creamy marinated cucumbers and cucumber sandwiches, too. Maybe you just inspired me to create a post about those! ; ) Thanks for dropping in on my page and I hope you visit again.

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  18. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    thanks for your nice comment today on my blog...I LOVE PICKLES! These remind of my Nana who made a similar version....what an angel she was...:)

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  19. koraleeJuly 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I will so be making these..thank you so much! Pure joy. xo

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  20. Bunny JeanJuly 22, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    These look so fresh you can almost hear the crunch!

    I just shared part of your post on my "Inspirations" blog. Please drop by to see if you approve ;)
    Inspirations.blogspot.com.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  21. SandraJuly 22, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    I love pickles and I have lots of cucumber in my garden, so I'll try your recipe!
    It looks tasty and refreshing!
    Have a nice weekend.
    Love from Spain

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  22. Miss KimJuly 22, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Ooooo this is a MUST TRY idea! Cukes are my very favourite vegetable :))

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  23. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    GREAT idea!!!! We are off to the beach. Talk to you when we get back.....

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  24. Lyuba @ Will Cook For SmilesJuly 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    How weird, I was on your web site when you left me a comment. You must have sensed the presence ;)
    I love pickles by the way. Your recipe sounds wonderful. My grandma used to pickle all our home grown cucumbers :)

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  25. The Fajdich TimesJuly 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I have been enjoying the Pickle Pot I made. It was a great hit for my 4th of July picnic:) Love your jar! Enjoy your pickles:)

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  26. under spanish mossJuly 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Sounds delicious and easy. I am going to try this one! Hope you have a great weekend!
    Angela and Renee

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  27. Miss MerryJuly 22, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I love the pickle pot! I am not up to canning in this heat, but I just may be picking up some cukes at the Farmers Market this weekend!

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  28. SavoringTime in the KitchenJuly 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I'm tapping my foot until my cucumber plants reward me because I want to do this too! I love those big jars and have a couple different sizes.

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  29. TriciaJuly 22, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Oh those look good! I'll have to tell my dad about this. He always has tons of cucumbers.

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  30. Miz HelenJuly 22, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    You have truly honored my humble Pickle Pot. What a beautiful post and beautiful photo's in true Stone Gable style. Thank you so much, you are so kind!
    Miz Helen

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  31. what is porn addictionJuly 23, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I like those big jars and have a couple different sizes. It is best to keep any fruits or vegetables for long time.

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  32. Patricia @ ButterYumJuly 24, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I'm not usually a fan of homemade pickles, but these look wonderful. Wonderful post. Hope you're staying relatively cool during this heatwave.

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  33. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁July 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    oh yum, these look delicious! At first I thought they were Bread & Butter pickles, which are one of my favorites. I've got some extra cukes that my hubby bought from a roadside stand...may have to put them to good use with this recipe!

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  34. EvelynJuly 24, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Just made them Yvonne. Used jelly jars instead so I can give them away to friends. Keeping my fingers crossed...hope they taste good. Thanks for the recipe...now you've got me inspired to pickle some other foods.
    Happy Sunday.
    Evelyn

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  35. shellyJuly 23, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    When I click on the recipe it leads me back to this page...

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  36. CherylOctober 9, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I would love to have this recipe, but it's not on the page with description of the pickle pot. By the way I love your blog.

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