Pickle Time

[eyeguy 54]

Have not made these for a few years so had to give it a shot again. Did 1/2 pint jars. 2 weeks in the fridge or so and will try a bite.

[Cooperman]

Eyeguy,

Nice! Is it Northern? how do you store them, and what is the self life?

[eyeguy 54]

yes northern.  no idea on shelf life.  They stay in the fridge till gone.  If good I will give some away cuz I wont eat them all.  Silver Satin on these. found 1/2 old bottle in cupboard. 

[Crow Hunter]

I put some northern in the freezer a few days ago that I will pickle. I have to say I never thought I would ever be jealous of someone that had SILVER SATIN..... 

The time o' day jars look interesting, are they old?

[eyeguy 54]

no idea.  came from farm in ND.  I hear thunderbird is pretty much the same as silver satin. might need to find some. 

[Dotch]

Mmmmm...pickled northern complete with Sessi the photo bomber! What's not to like? 

[eyeguy 54]

7 hours ago, Crow Hunter said:

I put some northern in the freezer a few days ago that I will pickle. I have to say I never thought I would ever be jealous of someone that had SILVER SATIN..... 

The time o' day jars look interesting, are they old?

very old.  cant find online anywhere.  maybe they are worth something? 

[RebelSS]

26 minutes ago, eyeguy 54 said:

very old.  cant find online anywhere.  maybe they are worth something? 

I think so. I'd definitely hang onto them; especially with the label. Be careful with those!! Local history.  I collect kitchen jars/crocks. if you ever want to sell one, let me know......

http://www.colonialwarehousempls.com/CW8.pdf

[Sculpin]

Eyeguy, look on the bottom of the jar and see if there is any kind of makers mark, such as Hazel Atlas, Ball, etc. it may be easier to date the jars. Jars with metal handles are in fact pretty collectible. Very cool.  

[eyeguy 54]

this image is on 2 but clear.  6558   8   and 6557   11

the time o day are   4256    3   12    and 4256   3    8

they have a mark that looks kind of like an anchor??   will see if I can get a pic

 

this is on the one with label and one more with no label

[RebelSS]

Earlier Anchor Hocking. Sold to Jordan Stevens co. 

[eyeguy 54]

they worth anything? found 1 more. 

 

maybe worth more filled with sumac tea?

 

[RebelSS]

Not that I can find in any of my books.....more of a "local type" history thing, from Mpls., like something from the Schmidt or Grain Belt breweries in St. Paul.  BUT, they may be, hang onto them. Many people like those type of jars, especially with the locking lids. There's lots of good books out there on glassware; may be listed in some, but I can't find anything other they were early common Anchor Hocking mass-produced jars.  (The anchor denotes that; NOT the "A H" letters) The one pic that looks like an "A" is for an Atlas Mason jar.....that I know. Atlas mass produced a ton of those for produce, and a lot of bottle for liquids/condiments. I'll ask my buddy, who is even more into it than I am. Filled with Sumac tea could get you a good trade for an old cookbook or something.  

Atlas mason with the "A"

Edited February 4, 2016 by RebelSS

[LindellProStaf]

I am thinking it was the late 70's or early 80's.  I worked for the city in the water treatment department.  I also worked nights at the Off Sale Liquor Store for some extra spending money.  My Grandma used Silver Satin for pickled fish just as everyone did.  Well they discontinued production of Silver Satin wine.  There was such an uproar from people that used it to pickle fish that they actually started production again.  I wondered it they still made it.  And Thunderbird was supposed to be "almost" as good.  

[eyeguy 54]

We have a few that lock also.  these dont. 

[Sculpin]

The other mark is Hazel Atlas, sometimes confused with Anchor Hocking, they were a huge glass maker. Go on line,  easy to find. Lots of history and information.

[eyeguy 54]

doesnt look like they are worth much.  good for pickles and sun tea.

[RebelSS]

Heck of an echo around here. 

[eyeguy 54]

Heck of an echo around here.

[blue_healer_guy]

eyeguy, your a trooper saving that silver satin!  i bought 4 bottles of it 5yrs ago for pickling and still have 3 left!  lol.  I will selll to highest bidder!  btw, your fish looked great.

[eyeguy 54]

I heard silver satin was a attempt to copy thunderbird. maybe that is still around. no idea

 

[ThunderLund78]

Does fortified wine have a shelf life???  I suppose if unopened and stored properly it should only get better (or less bad), right?

[eyeguy 54]

no idea.  thunderbird is stil made

 

[eyeguy 54]

decided to sample today.  one jar gone LOL   

[eyeguy 54]