Gerkhins????

Does anyone hahve a receipe for pickled gerkins - the only one I can find is for 5kg I have 500g

Thanks

I was asked for my recipe in the Gardening thread so have copied and pasted:

This is the recipe I have been using for 40 years or so- it is an adaptation of Alison Holst's recipe from one of her Kitchen Diaries years ago- it is really quick, simple, and come out crunchy every time.

Pickled Gherkins
2kg small gherkins- preferably freshly picked( cut up if large before salting)
1/2 C plain salt

Bay leaf
Fresh dill ( can use dried if no fresh available)
2 C sugar, ( can use less depending depending on taste
4 C water
3 TBSP ( 45ml) Glacial Acetic Acid ( from chemist)

Wash and scrub gherkins if muddy ( a grower told me years ago to do it in the washing machine- tried it the odd time and it does work, sp. for large quantities.)

Sprinkle the salt over the clean gherkins and leave for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Drain off the brine, and pour enough boiling water over to cover the gherkins.

Bring the sugar, water and glacial acetic acid to the boil- simmer 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat.

Pack hot drained gherkins into hot sterile jars, adding some fresh dill and bay leaf to each jar.

Seal with boiled lid.

I use old dolmio jars or similar as they make a good size for use. Seal should be popped down. ( turn upside down till cool)

Using this method, always comes out crunchy.