Hi meta - you are talking about making fermented pickles - a different animal with its own set of rules, methods, and refrigerated storage requirement. ;) Check out the Harvest Forum here (linked above) for all the best pickle making discussions.

The link below is to the NCHFP which provides all the currently approved rules for pickling and home preservation. It explains the differences between fermented pickles and and canned pickles.

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: NCHFP - Making Fermented Pickles

Thanks Dave!