Quick Answers
How much vinegar should a fresh pack pickle recipe have in it to prevent spoilage?
You won't have to worry about the amounts of vinegar and
water to prevent spoilage if you use reliable recipes
for pickles, like those in University Extension
publications and in the "Complete Guide to Home
Canning," Ag. Information Bulletin No. 539, which can be
found on the
National
Center for Home Food Preservation website.
Caution: Many old recipes contain too little vinegar
to be safe. Tested recipes contain enough vinegar to
prevent spoilage. Vinegar of 5 percent acidity must be
used.
Barbara Willenberg, Nutritional Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia
Last update: Tuesday, May 05, 2009
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