Can fermented pickles be processed?

I'm new to fermenting. I would like to make fermented dill pickles. My question is: Can I process fermented dill pickles in a water bath to ensure a longer storage life? I have made pickles in the past, using vinegar, and then processing for 20 minutes in a water bath. Is this safe and effective with fermented pickles?
Thanks,Joe
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Yes. The National Center for Home Food Preservation recommends low temperature pasteurization for fermented pickles, where you put them in a 180F water bath for 30 minutes. This avoids softening the pickles through cooking. Make sure that they have completed fermenting before this, as the pasteurization will stop the fermentation process.
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Fermented pickles or brined pickles undergo a curing process for several weeks in which fermentative bacteria produce acids necessary for the preservation process. These bacteria also generate flavor compounds that are associated with fermented pickles.Can fermented pickles be canned?
Fully fermented pickles may be stored in the original container for about 4 to 6 months, provided they are refrigerated and surface scum and molds are removed regularly. Canning fully fermented pickles is a better way to store them. To can them, pour the brine into a pan, heat slowly to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes.Can you reuse brine from fermented pickles?
YES, you can reuse the brine from cultured vegetables Therefore, you can reuse the brine once you've eaten all the vegetables to make another batch. However, the longer you wait to use the brine, the fewer probiotics you will have since bacteria need food to stay alive.Can pickles be processed?
Quick-process pickles differ from fermented pickles because the pickling process uses acetic acid from vinegar rather than lactic acid from fermentation. Quick-process pickles are ideal for those who want to make pickles, start to finish, in a few days.Can fermented foods be canned?
Unfortunately, canning fermented pickles means that they are no longer probiotic. Canning kills all the microbes (good and bad). However, canned pickles will last in your cupboard for at least 18 months and still have that delicious traditional pickle flavor.How to Make CRISP Lacto Fermented Pickles - A Probiotic Rich Food
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