I wanted to pickle everything in the world, in every possible way, but had to keep it to 3 containers for now, due to the lack of empty ball jars and containers in the pantry! Although I've had fun pickling things like turnips and beans in the past, I kept it traditional with cucumbers this time — and then put them in weird stuff! These are in 1/2-size deli containers, so think about the ingredients in the context of that much water.
It's all still brining away in the fridge, and I'll give you taste update when it's time, but here are the details of the experiments:
No. 1: Vaguely Traditional
No. 2: Spice Mania
No. 3: Indian Curry
UPDATE: The Verdicts
After some weeks of happy brining in the fridge, here's how I think they came out:
No. 1: Vaguely Traditional
These are pretty good! Very dilly and quite a nice flavor pop for a sandwich. Thumbs up.
No. 2: Spice Mania
Painfully hot and garlicky, but I like them. A lot. There's something very fresh and "real" about the habenero and ramps... tastes like a farmers' market mouth inferno. The crinkle cut really adds something too.
No. 3: Indian Curry
I'm an ardent fan of of cooking and eating Indian food, but these are just too weird. The spices don't really work that well with the cucumber taste. I'm thinking one should stick to the crazy pickles that Indian people make (those tangy pickled mangoes that make your face practically pucker off!) if one wants Indian pickles.
And that's my pickle story.
Thank you.