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40. I have yet to make a successful kosher dill pickle

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 08:30 PM

13 hrs ago

It's nothing but mush within a few weeks. I used the Lincoln Del recipe too.

Other pickles, fine. Kosher dill - I don't know what's wrong.

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