Pickling is the best in the world. I have way more recipes than time to make them :-D But whenever I can, I make big batches and then just leave them be. One of my ideas to start a business is that. Creating great pickle recipes, and selling the pickles. Best in the world. Nothing goes bad ever, one can make huge batches at once and then just keep selling for months. And if they're delicious, then people will probably eat them quicker than one can produce...