Add Pickle Crisp® granules (rounded 1/4 tsp per quart and rounded 1/8 tsp per pint). 3. Ladle hot pickling liquid into jars. 4. Process in boiling water canner or refrigerate according to recipe. Ball® Pickle Crisp® Granules. Use with any recipe replaces hassle of lime. Enjoy the crunch without the mess!
They are very easy to make and a great appetiser or snack. Breadcrumbs are often used for fried and baked pickles but to make this dish low carb and gluten free I used a mix of Parmesan cheese and almond flour. You could add more spices and herbs to this mixture, but I kept mine plain.
The original Ball Pickle Crisp is widely available and is sold in 5.5 oz containers. You can find it over the counter in your local store, in specialized brewing stores, on Amazon, Walmart, etc. As we already know, Pickle Crisp is just a brand name for calcium chloride and other companies have their own products on the market.
I highly recommend using the alum to keep the pickle slices crispy. This is why they are called sweet crisp pickles. Do not discard the syrup that settles to the bottom of the pickles. I make sure to pack some into the jars when packing the pickles. If you prefer, add the syrup from the pickles to the vinegar solution and bring it all to a boil.