1 tsp salt per quart of water
1 clove garlic
1 stalk of celery, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 hot chili pepper
1 bay leaf
8 spice balls
1 bud of dill
1 lb washed pickling cucumbers
Directions
Combine all ingredients, except cucumbers, in a pan and bring to a
boil. Then prick the cucumbers with a fork and add to pickling
solution. Put in jars and seal. Let stand for 3 weeks before eating.
Typed by Syd Bigger.
Servings: 1 servings
All Purpose Pickling Solution Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Chili; Vegetable
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