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

Class Title: Pickling Masterclass: It's Not that Big of a Dill
Instructor: Kandi Dodrill from Green Apple Alpacas, LLC
Date/Time: Friday, August 7th, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: NBA&I Center for Creativity, 1533 Bendigo Way North, North Bend, WA
Price: $60
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.