Brian Mailman wrote:
>
> Puester wrote:
> >
> > When I lived on the east coast and discovered delicatessens,
> > most customarily served on the table a bowl of what they
> > called "half sours", both pickles and tomatoes. They were
> > crisp and delicious . Does anyone have a recipe for the
> > pickles? (I never really liked the tomatoes.)
>
> Take a look at my site...
>
> http://www.jewishfood-list.com/recip...les_index.html
>
> basically, it's one tbsp. kosher salt to one cup of water, dill, maybe
> a few pepper flakes. Cover the cukes with brine and let sit for a few
> days. Taste after 3-4 days and see if they've gotten to where you want
> them. If they haven't, let sit and ferment for a few more days. If
> they have, refrigerate.
>
> B/


Thank you. Now I have to plant the cucumbers.

gloria p