Pickling Masterclass: It's Not that Big of a Dill

Instructor:  Kandi Dodrill from Green Apple Alpacas, LLC

 What You'll Learn:  - Ready to find your perfect "snap"? Join us for a deep dive into the crisp, tangy world of pickling! We're focusing on the art of shelf-stable preservation, sharing the secrets to the ultimate crunch while keeping safety at the forefront.  This class is an interactive demo experience.

In this masterclass, we’ll cover: 

Brine Basics: How to balance salt, vinegar, and sugar using tested ratios for the perfect flavor and safe acidity. 

USDA Safe Practices: We exclusively use USDA-researched recipes, so you can be confident that your home-canned goods are safe and shelf-stable. 

The Crunch Factor: Why some pickles stay crisp while others go soft—and how to ensure yours always have that satisfying snap without sacrificing safety! 

Custom Spice Blends: Create your own signature pickling spice using farm-fresh herbs and seeds to complement our researched recipes.

Stop settling for store-bought and start crafting your own jars!  Each student will receive one jar of pickles to take home.  

Skill Level/Age Range:   All levels/ 12+

Student Instructions:  Please note, this class is an interactive demonstration

Materials Needed:  All materials will be supplied by the instructor.