Pickling spices

Pickling spices

       I used some store bought pickling spices and some store bought concentrated lime juice to add some acid to the mix (with some spring water), plus I labeled the lid. The container was a quart Ball jar which I boiled out earlier, and the vege's I pickled were local garden tomatoes, local garden potatoes,  and some store bought frozen broccoli pieces.

            I figure to eat it come XMas time, and it is stored in my refer for now.  As long as it meets my eyeball and smell test, I will eat it, and if I live, will report same. No visitors should worry since this is my taste test.

            I personally don't enjoy  most pickled food (other than pickles) , but it is a good way to preserve food, at least for a while, like up to six months, I read.

            Earlier I had added in too much concentrated lime and even salt into a pickle mix, and did not enjoy the result.  But at least I did try, and know for sure what I don't like.

            Here's one recipe for store bought pickling spices: http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Pickling_spice

            Last, my mother really liked eating pickled pig's feet, but the hair between the pigs toes always grossed me out. By the way, the pickled pig's feet used a vinegar and salt based pickling solution.