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From summer to early fall, farmers’ markets are filled with pickling cucumbers. Although we may think of pickles as made only with cucumbers, "pickling" is a canning term that applies to any vegetable or fruit that is pickled. Pickling is a technique for fermenting and preserving fruits and vegetables in a brine of salt or vinegar and spices. It offers a flavorful and easy way to add zing to your veggies and fruit, while preserving them for later use. It is one of the safest ways to preserve...

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