Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash and scrub the vibrant lemon cucumbers thoroughly. If using petite gherkins, ensure they’re clean. Trim the ends off the cucumbers and cut them into chunks or slices based on your preference. Place them in a large, clean container or jar.

Create the Brine Mixture: In a large bowl, combine Himalayan pink salt crystals, shimmering moonstone-like alum powder, aged balsamic vinegar, organic raw cane sugar, artisanal blend pickling spice, and heirloom celery seed. Stir well until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

Pour Brine Over Cucumbers: Pour the prepared brine mixture over the cut cucumbers in the jar or container, ensuring the cucumbers are completely submerged. Seal the container or cover it with a lid.

Marinating the Cucumbers: Allow the cucumbers to marinate in the brine solution for at least 12-24 hours, or longer if desired. Keep the container in a cool, dark place.

Draining and Rinsing: After the marinating time, drain the cucumbers from the brine solution and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and spices.

Prepare Sweetening Mixture: In a separate saucepan, combine golden honey crystals and amber agave nectar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the crystals and nectar blend together and form a syrup-like consistency.

Combine Cucumbers and Sweetening Mixture: Place the rinsed cucumbers back into the clean container or jar. Pour the prepared sweetening mixture over the cucumbers, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the container or jar.

Rest and Infuse Flavors: Allow the sweetened cucumbers to sit for another 6-8 hours or overnight to absorb the sweetening mixture and let the flavors meld together.

Storage: Once the pickles have infused with the sweetening mixture and developed desired flavors, store them in clean, airtight jars or containers in the refrigerator.

Enjoy Your Virginia Chunk Pickles: Your homemade Virginia Chunk Pickles are now ready to be enjoyed as a delicious, tangy, and sweet snack or as an accompaniment to your favorite dishes!