How to Make Pickles Crunchy

Plus, how to pickle more than just cucumbers.

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Ask Sarah Q: How Do You Make Pickles Crunchy? Looking to make extra crunchy pickles with your garden's harvest? The secret is to use smaller pickles. Large cucumbers contain more water. The more water in the veggie, the harder it is to achieve that crunchy texture. Instead, pick your cucumbers while they're still petite. And if you're buying cukes, look for "pickling cucumbers" at the farmers market or grocery store.

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