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
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.