Shop Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime 1 lb.
Crunchy, Classic Pickles Every Time
Make Your Home-Canned Pickles Perfectly Crisp!
Why Choose Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime
If you love home-canned pickles, you know that texture is everything.
Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime 1 lb. ensures your pickles stay crunchy and
firm, just like the Old South recipes your family loves. Made from food-grade
calcium hydroxide, it contains no additives or preservatives, giving
you pure, traditional pickling power.
Perfect for classic cucumber pickles, this versatile ingredient also
works for green tomato pickles, watermelon rinds, and citron pickles.
The package even includes an Old South Cucumber Lime Pickle recipe for
your convenience.
Product Highlights
- Food-Grade
Calcium Hydroxide: Safe and effective for canning
- Keeps Pickles
Crunchy: Perfect firmness every time
- No Additives or
Preservatives: 100% natural
- Old-Fashioned
Recipe Included: Classic Southern pickles made easy
- Versatile: Great for
cucumbers, green tomatoes, watermelon rinds, and citron
Where to Buy
Buy Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime 1 lb. online for fast shipping,
or pick up in person at our Spartanburg, SC retail store:
7043 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC
29303
Call 864-583-1443
How to Use
- Prepare the
lime soak: Dissolve pickling lime in water as directed.
- Soak cucumbers
or vegetables: Helps them retain crispness during canning.
- Rinse
thoroughly: Remove excess lime before adding brine to prevent bitterness.
- Follow your
favorite recipe: Try the Old South Cucumber Lime Pickle recipe on the back of the
package!
Tip: Always rinse your vegetables thoroughly after the lime soak. This
ensures a crisp texture without any residual lime taste.
FAQs – Long-Tail Search Optimized
Q: What is pickling lime used for?
A: Pickling lime is used to keep cucumbers and other vegetables crisp
during the canning process. It can also be used for green tomato pickles,
watermelon rind pickles, and citron pickles.
Q: Is Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime safe for home canning?
A: Yes! It is food-grade calcium hydroxide, free from additives or
preservatives, and safe when used as directed.
Q: How long should I soak vegetables in pickling lime?
A: Soak cucumbers or vegetables according to your recipe, typically 12–24
hours, then rinse thoroughly before adding brine.
Q: Can I use pickling lime for watermelon rind pickles?
A: Absolutely! Pickling lime helps maintain firmness in watermelon rinds
during pickling.
Q: Does it change the taste of my pickles?
A: When used correctly and rinsed thoroughly, pickling lime won’t affect
flavor—just the crunch!
Q: Can I reuse pickling lime?
A: No. After soaking, discard the used lime solution and rinse your vegetables
to ensure safe, crisp results.
Popular Uses
- Old South
Cucumber Lime Pickles
- Green Tomato
Pickles
- Watermelon Rind
Pickles
- Citron Pickles
- Any home-canned
vegetable where crispness is desired