On Pickles and Relishes

Some of the favorite pickles and relishes we’ve chosen for this section require no special “canning” equipment or procedures. The “crock” pickles, either naturally fermented or made sour with vinegar, can be prepared in any large ceramic or glass jar as well as a crock, and can later be refrigerated in any jars you have handy. Jars or plastic containers with tight covers can be used for the preparations to be kept in the refrigerator or freezer—Marinated Artichoke Hearts and Caponata, for example.