Thank you so much Eileen. I am guessing that this is not refrigerated...right? I have no clue about pickling, but am anxious to try these.

Hey, I never baked bread before trying the Artisan bread from this forum..who knows what I might pickle next???

Yes I just leave it out on a counter top but be warned if your family is like mine as soon as they are ready 3 days later not a one is left!

Sorry if I'm the only one who doesn't know -- what are "kirbys"? Are they small cukes? Do you use seeded or seedless rye bread? Can't wait to try these!
chery2

I think there baby cukes and i do use seeded rye. thanks

Is the above mentioned recipe the one posted on May 25? My mom and dad have fond memories of their grandmothers making pickles on the farm in an old 5 lb.crock. We recently got one for Mom and she would love to make them. Could you please post the recipe? Thanks!

My recipe is right above thats the only one I have and them come out delicious.

New crocks are generally lead-free, but if you bought an antique crock be careful. The glaze can contain lead and the salt and acids in fermentation leach it out.

Carol

Good tip,mine is new but thats a good point! Thanks Eileen

Would I be able to use my crockpot insert for these? My mom made pickles using rye bread, and sadly, she's gone as well as the recipe. :{:{ She used a large crock with a plate on top. I don't remember her wrapping it. Thanks.

Check the Cooking forum (in the Home Forums) and The Harvest Forum (in Gardening). Cross-post at those forums for more answers.