Here are 10 tips for crunchy pickles:
Choose Freshly Harvested Cucumbers. As soon as cucumbers are picked, the softening process begins. ...
Use the Right Cucumber Varieties. ...
Cut off the Ends of Cucumbers. ...
Soak Cucumbers in Ice Water. ...
Use Calcium Chloride. ...
Add a Source of Tannin. ...
Use Enough Salt. ...
Don't Add Bacteria.