{"product_id":"live-free-or-pickle-refrigerator-pickling-spice-blend","title":"Live Free or Pickle Refrigerator Pickling Spice Blend","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLive Free or Pickle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRefrigerator Pickling Spice Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew England has never been known for following the crowd. Inspired by the region’s revolutionary spirit and the famous “Live Free or Die” motto, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Free or Pickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Boston Spice’s tribute to everyone who believes homemade is always better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome people buy pickles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround here, we prefer to make them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy surrender your cucumbers—or any other perfectly good vegetable—to ordinary store-bought pickles when you can declare your independence and create your own?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a bold blend of dill seed, mustard seed, coriander, garlic, black peppercorns, and select spices, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Free or Pickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it easy to create flavorful refrigerator pickles with the kind of homemade taste that keeps everyone reaching back into the jar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply add 2 teaspoons of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Free or Pickle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to every 1 cup of your favorite pickling brine, pour it over fresh vegetables, and let time work its magic. It’s the perfect place to start, but feel free to experiment with a little more or a little less seasoning until every batch tastes just the way you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom cucumbers to cauliflower and beyond, if it fits in a jar, it’s probably worth pickling. Try it with carrots, green beans, onions, peppers, asparagus, and mixed garden vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForget finding yourself in a pickle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo canning. No pressure cooker. No complicated process. Just fresh vegetables, your favorite brine, and a little patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause some revolutions don’t start with tea...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey start with pickles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, around here, we believe freedom tastes a whole lot better with a little crunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur spice. Your vegetables. Your brine. Pickle on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients:\u003cspan\u003e dill seed, mustard seed, coriander seed, dried minced garlic, black peppercorns, celery seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLive Free or Pickle Refrigerator Pickling Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking delicious homemade refrigerator pickles couldn't be easier. No canning. No pressure cooker. Just fresh vegetables, a simple pickling brine, and a little patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Refrigerator Pickling Brine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ cup distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ cup water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon table salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 teaspoons Live Free or Pickle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk together the vinegar, water, salt, and \u003cstrong\u003eLive Free or Pickle\u003c\/strong\u003e until the salt dissolves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a clean jar with your favorite fresh vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the brine over the vegetables until completely covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the jar and refrigerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin tasting after a few days. The flavor continues to develop the longer the vegetables remain in the brine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChef Steven's Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The recommended amount is \u003cstrong\u003e2 teaspoons per cup of pickling brine\u003c\/strong\u003e, but don't be afraid to experiment with a little more or a little less seasoning until every batch tastes just the way you like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e This recipe makes \u003cstrong\u003e1 cup of pickling brine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Need more? 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Store prepared brine in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I adjust the seasoning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! 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