You can certainly try the recipe with less-fresh cucumbers ... don't stack any jars unless there is cardboard between them. These pickles are best if you wait a few weeks before trying them.
even the time of day you harvest your cukes can make a difference (for the best homegrown pickles, pick your cucumbers in the morning). Another simple prep tip for crunchier homemade pickles every ...
Hot-dog-style sausages—that is, those that have “fully cooked” on their label—work best here ... bratwurst from the same brand; for this recipe, you’ll want to seek out the former ...