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My pickles were very sour last year. Can I dilute the vinegar to improve the flavor?

No. Follow the recipe for the amount of vinegar and water to use. If you add more water, the pickles may spoil. If a less sour product is preferred, add sugar rather than decrease the vinegar.
Reference: So Easy to Preserve, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension


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