How to Make 14 Day Pickles - The Best Sweet Crunchy Pickle in Appalachia 

I appreciate you and your family sharing this with us.... I grew up helping my granny with all things like this. She was a folk dr...she made her own medicines...delivered babies...doctored the locals with payment of produce and livestock...we rarely ever went to the grocery store for anything...I love these old school ways

My aunt has made these for years. She adds green food coloring and here in West Tennessee, we call them Christmas pickles. She always cautioned me to keep the juice even after the pickles are gone. The juice adds lots of flavor to any kind of tuna salad, chicken salad, etc. and deviled eggs and potato salad. They are wonderful. If anyone gives you a jar, it’s because they love you. 😉

I found a lot of success with crunchy pickles after learning that the blossom end of the cucumber has an enzyme that makes them break down and get mushy. This year I cut off the blossom end of each of the cukes before I pickled them and didn’t lose any to mushyness! Give it a try on a future batch and see if it works for you! Love your videos!

Just a few interesting FYIs: The first 7 days is actually fermentation with the lactic acid bacteria causing the cloudy brine water. I guess I would call them combination pickles, using both the fermentation and hot vinegar preparations. Hot water bathing - The USDA recommends the hot water bath as an assurance that everything is heat pasteurized. There may be some people that intend to hot can, but they may let the food cool down too much (maybe a phone call or tending to children) and forget that the food and jars need to be piping hot. The boiling water bath will assure that canners have the best success possible. It's just that extra precaution for the inexperienced to get safe results. Some people trim the blossom end of the cucumber before processing. The blossom end contains a ripening enzyme that can continue to ripen and soften the cucumber during the process. Using alum (as you did) or a lime (calcium hydroxide) solution soak for 12 to 24 hours as a first step will neutralize the enzyme, so you get crisp fermented pickles. The FYIs may be too nerdy for some folks, but I think if you understand the chemistry, you can make adjustments with confidence.

I used to make these with my mom around 60 years ago in BRISTOL VA. / TN. SHE CALLED THEM LIME PICKLES. I absolutely love that you let me get this recipe and relive moments with my MOM. THANK YOU TIPPER!!💞😎 GOD BLESS YOU MY SISTER!!💞💞😎💞

I had a great friend who helped me learn to can pickles. As I watched you go thru this recipe for 14 day pickles, I recalled that she would even use the extra large cubes. She peeled them, cleaned the seeds out leaving a large round hole, used the candied red hots , food coloring and laid them easily into jars. They were beautiful in the jars and tasted just like apples! She always brought them out at the holidays…an extra special treat!😊

This lady has quickly become my favorite. The family history is a wonderful tradition to protect. Mom and dad and the 2 daughters are all fun characters. Everything from their garden and the kitchen is immaculately clean as if new. Enjoyable to watch. 👍😇❤️

That close up with the sandwich made me laugh out loud 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I definitely heard that CRUNCH! Sounds wonderful! They looked delicious. Handed down recipes are the absolute best!

Your food videos always make my mouth water.....looks yummy. Be proud of all your multi-generational recipes. P.S. Love Cory's "close-up" on the camera......LOL her "happy mischief" always makes me smile.....LOL.

My oldest Son LOVES pickles. I am a homeschool Momma so I'm going to do this with him as a school project and he can reap the rewards of his work. I'm so excited. Thank you So much for sharing!!!

My German Grammaw would make this kind of pickles pretty much the same way. It never crossed my mind how many steps it took to make a product that I simply opened and enjoyed. I sure do miss her and wish she was here to see you bring back the old ways. Thank you for sharing and thank you for bringing us all together once again to Celebrate Appalachia.

I found my Mom's recipe after she passed away. We thought it was lost. I was going through some of her cookbooks and kitchen notes. It was on a piece of notebook paper, very worn, in her beautiful handwriting. Treasured.

I used to make these, years ago when I had a garden. My recipe called them “Company Best Pickles.” My mouth has been watering through your entire vlog!

When you say something like "I'm just gonna feel of em." it reminds me so much of my dad, who has been gone for 24 years. We would say "feel them" but he would put the "of" in there. Now my mom's family might even say "oven em." lol Sounds like home to me.

I also have a passed down recipe for these pickles. It starts out wash 100 cucumbers and add to crock filled with warm salty water that is strong enough to float a whole unbroken raw egg.

I made a batch of these, and boy are they delicious. They have an amazing crunch. I decided to add two tablespoons of mustard seed into the cinnamon clove sugar mixture as I like the look and flavor they add. This is the absolute best pickle for a hamburger as the sweetness pairs well with mustard, onions, tomatoes, etc. making your burger just explode with flavor. I took a pint jar to our 4th of July family picnic of about ten people and they ate the entire jar. The cinnamon wasn't pronounced to my delight. I highly recommend this recipe.

You brought back such a precious memory for me! I remember coming into Grandma's farm kitchen in mid-summer and seeing the massive crock sitting in the corner. "Now you youngins' leave that alone!" Grandma had 9 children and 36 grandchildren and she managed to protect the goods from us all. THEN she would send a pint jar home around Thanksgiving time. Your camera shot of the finished product open up my taste buds memory! Yes, I also let my own pickles set on the shelf in the basement until fall before opening them. I never tried the 14-day pickles though. I appreciate what Grandma did more now than ever. Thank you! Corrie Just made it all more real.

I love how the hand came into the picture at 12:05 to steady the colander while you were pouring. That speaks to how thoughtful of a family you have. Love, love!!

My mother-in-law taught me how to make what she called Lime Pickles. She used the oversized cucumbers that she found in the garden. She peeled and seeded the cukes and the cut them into chunks to be soaked. Some people called these 7 day pickles. We loved these sweet pickles in everything, especially chicken salad. ❤️

For many many years, my aunt made these pickles!!! I always loved going to her house, but especially during pickle making season!!! I can close my eyes and smell and taste these pickles…and it’s been many years since these days. She lived to be 89 but was unable to make these pickles after she got older. She has been in Heaven about 10 years. As long as she was able, she made several batches every year…these pickles were a staple at her house and were on the table at every meal except breakfast!!!

Oh what a wonderful tradition y'all have. Just a thought, you and his mom should also in your handwriting copy the recipe also so there will be every generation in writing also. Your daughters will love seeing it in your print. I treasure every handwritten recipe I have from my mom who is in heaven. My elderly neighbor made these but added onions to them and it was delishous. I'd never had them before. I loved watching this video. Thank you for sharing! Now I know how she made them.

My aunt made salt brine pickles. She is the only one in the family that made them. Loved them. I learned something about canning pickles from another RU-vid r. He put his lids and rings on his jars, heated his oven to 250. He heated jars for at least 10 minutes in the oven while he brought his vinegar mixture to a rolling boil. He then took a jar at a time, filled with liquid screwed lids back on and when all were filled, covered with two towels and let set for 24 hrs. You are such a joy to watch. God bless you all.

I deeply appreciate your efforts to inform us.

My mother made these wonderful pickles when I grew up. I never realized how labor intensive they were to make which makes me appreciate her efforts even more. My mouth was watering the entire video because once you’ve tasted these 14 day pickles you will never forget them. This video was a wonderful memory relived. Thank you so very much.

I watched this smiling through tears. My MawMaw made pickles this way but she made dill pickles because that's what the grandkids loved. She called the. brine pickles. Thank you for this video. You've brought back memories of a much loved woman and taught me a different recipe. God bless you and your lovely family.

Oh those look so good. Thank you, Tipper!

Love that way of doing the pickles!!!

I loved this it brought back so many memories my grandmother and her sister made pickles kind of like this but her recipe she added green food coloring I think because they were a dark green color and so delicious my great aunt lived to be 103 years old and my grandmother lived to be 93 years old I learned so much from them it was great thank you so much bless you and your family sweetheart oh I live in the pickle capital of the world lol mount Olive North Carolina ❤

I love the sounds of your kitchen. Great video.

One of my favorite pickle recipes!

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us this! My the patience that you have is just incredible. Tradition is very important and a lot of people do not value that anymore! Thanks again for this wonderful video! ✌️❤️

These look so wonderful. Thank you for sharing this family recipe.

oh this was awesome to get to see. Thanks so much Tipper for sharing these pickles with us. Love that the recipe is a family one.

Fascinating!!

What a labour of love! ❤️🇨🇦

I just love and am blessed in your family shares maam. The lord is always part of your shares. These are the wholesome things of life money cant buy because they're a gift from God. Thank you all.

That crunch sound makes it seem like their really delicious

I really enjoyed watching this. Awesome to see culture and tradition being preserved. Thank you!

I will try these, they look wonderful.

So interesting! Loved it. Always good to see Corie!❤❤

Thank you so much for compiling this video for us! I know it must have taken a lot in labor and in love. ❤️

Amazing I can’t wait to try this and share with my kids and grandchildren

I had to pull out my mother's 14 day recipe to compare. It's very similar but hers only has pickling spice. I made them at least once, they're right there in the background of my son's 1st birthday cake. Lol. Another great video and great memories

Those made my mouth water just looking at them. I love pickles and I’m sure they are delicious. ❤️

Sounds wonderful, thank You for sharing them with us! 🌷

The crunch was fantastic ! These will be on my pickling list this summer, thank you

I have watched you make these pickles for the last 14 years, and every year I say I am going to make them, too. But for whatever reason, I never get them made! I am so sorry - sorry to you for not trying this wonderful recipe you share every year, and sorry for myself for not doing it and getting to eat those wonderful pickles through the winter and spring! You said you halved the recipe, can I half it again to make an even smaller batch? Thank you for being so detailed in your cooking videos!! I love that! This was another great video! Thank you, Tipper! Donna. : )

These look delicious!

That is a true labor of love!

Thanks for making all these great videos this summer, I’m really enjoying them-especially just the ones that it’s just you all chatting and stuff.

I remember my aunt Libby making these. They were really good. I had to laugh Tipper seeing the Christmas towel. I use mine all year too!! I think the crunchy pickles are my favorite! Really enjoyed the video and glad your girls carry on the traditions too. I know mine does when it comes to cooking and that makes my heart sing! God Speed and have a wonderful week!

Wow They look delicious if a very time consuming recipe. Can't wait to try them! Thank you for sharing!!

I will try this. It looks and sounds delicious. Thank you

Tipper these pickles look delicious! I can hardly wait to make some. Thank you very much for the recipe. I really appreciate it!

Tipper, your pickles must be amazing to put that much labor and love into them. Almost candied cucumbers. All your generations preparing, enjoying and remembering those who have gone before. Thank you for sharing!

The cucumbers look candied. What a wonderful recipe!

That looks delicious!

Did hear the crunch! They would be delicious I know! Thanks Tipper and Corey. So great that Corey wants to carry on the family tradition

My grandmother made them to and they truly are delicious pickles. Thanks for sharing.

I love that your daughter is helping you.

My grandmother made them and I loved them

Hi Tipper, This has been one of my favorite videos. So delicious . You are a wonderful teacher. Thanks so much for sharing. Rhonda

My Granny made these every summer. They are my favorites. Great memories of my precious Granny!

They look so delicious!

I love your videos, they really brighten my day. Thank you for sharing!

Loved watching the 14day pickles video. I want to try this for my family. I had never heard of them before I don’t think. Thank you for all you do on keeping our heritage alive.

What a treasure you are to your family, Tipper. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I don’t believe I have ever tasted this style of pickle. But it certainly looks good!

The syrup and spices are very much like the ones my sister used when she made pickled watermelon rind. When you had the pickles on the stove, I knew just what your house smelled like and could almost smell it in my mind. Those watermelon pickles got the same translucent look. They were a special treat I looked forward to on Thanksgiving and Christmas. A sweet little memory of summer.

They look delicious. Yum.

Thanks so much.I'm very interested in the culture of the Appalachians. Its a wonderful heritage you are sharing and I hope your family continues it.🤗❤

My Mama ( she passed away in 1999) made these every year. They were the best pickles that I have ever put in my mouth. Just last week I was telling someone about her pickles. You just brought back some great memories to me. Thank you so very much.

Thank you for sharing your heirloom recipe! I’m going to try the 14 day pickles next summer 🥒

Yay Matt. Thank you sir for passing this recipe along. Yuuuuummy

I’ve been searching for a 7 Day a Pickle recipe but this one, I think, will do just fine. Thank you!

Holly that was fun watching you and learning about these. If I had access to cucumbers I would love making these. They love delicious and sound the same!!

Looks wonderful.

I finally got to make the 14 day pickles. I bought a bunch of cucumbers at the Amish produce auction. I made bread and butter pickles, dill spears and 14 day pickles. I put pickling spices and hot peppers in mine because I didn't think I wanted all that cinnamon. I wanted zesty sweet, They turned out so crisp and good. Thank you for this recipe

Yes, could definitely hear the crunch. I would try it but not sure I'd like a pickle that sweet. Loved watching the video! Thanks for sharing!

These sound amazing, my grandma taught me the same open can method, always turns out fine. Thank you for another great recipe.

I’m thankful you did a video on this recipe! I’ve read the recipe on your blog, but seeing it demonstrated is very helpful. Thank you!

These look amazing

I love this so much, thank you!

You are so adorable..in a great way! Sincerely thoughtful of your family history and helping explain to us the details and helpful hints Thank you for your care and bringing us Appalachia!

Wow! I’ve never made my own pickles but I love eating them. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us, they sound so good I may try to make them myself!

Thank you for sharing this nice video God Bless you both from Arkansas.

You just helped me figure out how my grandma made her pickled watermelon rhine and gave me the recipe thank you so much and I really do enjoy your show

Homemade pickles are a favorite…thanks for the video!

You are making me so hungry!!!!

My great aunt had a very similar recipe. They were farmers in Southern Ontario, Canada. It's funny, many of the sayings that you define for us are also used by my family. We are Scottish descent - so I wonder if that is the connection. I have made these pickles. I think they are best eaten as a side with Cream of Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. Love your channel!!

Wow, amazing! I wish my husband loved sweet pickles.

My favorite pickle ever! I ,too love them in my chicken salad,tuna and potato! I just love this channel! ❤❤❤ Thank you for all your hard work!

I love this pickle. I use my grandmother’s recipe.

Enjoyed this ! Love me some pickles! Thanks for sharing this tipper! God bless y'all....🙏❤

Looks like they will be 😋 I love pickles

Perfect size and color. I love watching your cooking videos, as well as stories about your family. God Bless you and yours.

My grandmother used to make these & I would sit down & eat a pint of them myself. I think these pickles are the best. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

Love your cooking videos. Thank you.

Thank you for the recipe. Corey was funny. God Bless and stay safe.

Thank you so much for sharing this family recipe. My mamaw made a pickle just like these. I’ve always wondered how she made them. Now I know! God bless you and yours.😊