1 qt cucumbers
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tbsp stick cinnamon
1/2 tbsp celery seed
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 tbsp whole allspice
1/2 tbsp mustard seed
Directions
Select fresh, crisp cucumbers. Cover with a brine made by dissolving
2 tablespoons salt in 1 quart water. Let stand overnight. Drain.
Wash. Soak overnight in clear water. Wipe dry. Cut in chunks. Cook
in weak vinegar until tender. Pack loosely in sterilized jars. Cover
with a pickling sirup made from remaining ingredients. The Household
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Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Vegetable
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