Why do some homemade dill pickles go cloudy in the jar?

There are a few reasons why homemade dill pickles may go cloudy in the jar.

* The cucumbers were not properly sterilized. Before placing the cucumbers in the jar, they must be thoroughly washed and sterilized to remove any bacteria that could cause spoilage. This can be done by soaking the cucumbers in a vinegar solution or by boiling them in water for a few minutes.

* The jar was not properly sterilized. The jar that you use to store the pickles must also be sterilized to prevent spoilage. This can be done by boiling the jar in water for a few minutes.

* The pickles were not properly fermented. Fermentation is the process by which the cucumbers are converted into pickles. This process requires the presence of lactic acid bacteria, which convert the sugars in the cucumbers into lactic acid. If the pickles were not properly fermented, they may not have enough lactic acid to prevent spoilage.

* The pickles were exposed to air. Once the pickles are fermented, they must be stored in an airtight container to prevent spoilage. If the pickles were exposed to air, they may have become contaminated with bacteria that could cause spoilage.

If your homemade dill pickles go cloudy, it is important to discard them to avoid the risk of foodborne illness.