Can you use sugar only to pickle? (sh.itjust.works)

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There are honey cured meats and sugar seems to do the same thing as salt. I don't think I've seen anyone say sugar pickles. Anyone know? Yes, I googled it.

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[-] janus2@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

sugar is a preservative in that a high enough concentration draws enough water out of microbial cells to kill them or prevent their growth

that's why honey doesn't spoil

whatever you're trying to preserve with sugar, you'll have to use a very high concentration, to the point it'll become a syrup- or jam-like consistency. so if that's not a dealbreaker it's worth a try

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