- Canning Lids Set: Essential for sealing jars during canning processes to preserve the pickle.
- Mason Jars with Lids and Bands: Commonly used in home-canned recipes, including pickles.
- Large Strainer or Colander: To wash vegetables thoroughly before use.
- Peeler: Useful for peeling cucumbers if you prefer to remove the skin.
- Mixing Bowls: Necessary for combining ingredients during preparation.
- Cutting Board and Knife Set: For chopping vegetables and fruits, as well as handling nuts or spices.
- Jar Lifter: Helps safely remove hot jars from boiling water baths without risking burns.
- Digital Scale: Accurate for measuring ingredients like sugar, vinegar, etc., which are crucial in pickling recipes.
- Spice Grinder (Optional): If the recipe calls for spices that aren't already ground, this would be useful.
- Glass Measuring Cups and Spoons: For precise measurement of ingredients like water or vinegar.
- Food Processor with Slicing Blade (Optional): Can be used to quickly prepare the cucumbers if desired.
1/2 pound Japanese or Kirby cucumbers
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/2 Fuji or Granny Smith apple
2 cups water
1/3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned) or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon very thin matchsticks of peeled ginger
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of Korean hot red-pepper threads (optional)
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