INGREDIENTS
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These tannin-rich leaves keep lacto-fermented foods crispy, without negatively effecting the taste of the pickles.
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*makes 7 pints
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6 lbs. pickling cucumbers (approximately 3-4 cucumbers per jar)
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3 cups white vinegar
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3 cups water
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4 tbsp. pickling salt
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7 garlic cloves, peeled
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7 tsp. dill seeds
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3 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
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4 large, fresh grape leave