Vacuum-sealing Freezer Pickles with my FoodSaver

Yes, you heard that right: FREEZER pickles. 

In this case, Sweet & Sour Green Bean Freezer Pickles.

I've made a lot of pickles in my lifetime. In fact, some people refer to me as the "Pickle Princess", though I prefer Pickle QUEEN, thank you very much. Relax...I'm joking!

But let's get serious. A few months ago I heard someone mention freezer pickles and I had to do some investigating. From everything I read, freezer pickles are crispy, crunchy and packed full of flavor, just like you'd expect from a perfect pickle.

The benefit of freezing them?

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Shortcut to Quick Pickles, vacation-style

I can't resist a quick blog post before we head out the door of our sun-drenched condo in Kona and get on the next plane back to Seattle. Brrrr.

I guess everyone who reads my blog realizes how much the people in my family enjoy pickles. Good thing I like to make 'em.

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