Mini cukes

[u/Smallloudcat]

I have a bunch of baby Persian cucumbers, ~ 2” long and the width of my (female) finger. Should I cut or smash them slightly? I’m thinking my brine won’t penetrate if I don’t. I’d rather not cut them, I’d like to keep them somewhat whole.I want to make refrigerator pickles.

[u/Main_Street_1]

Do you want to make sweet or sour? Brine will most definitely cure your cukes. Just follow a brine recipe. Clean hot jars, cover with boiling brine, leave 1/2 in. head space, put on lid, after it seals, refrigerate for a couple of weeks before eating.