7 lb pickling cucumbers *
1 vinegar mixture
2 qt of vinegar
3 tsp salt
4 1/2 lb of sugar
1 l tsp. celery seed
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp mixed spices
2 cup of lime
Directions
Soak for 24 hours in the 2 cups of lime and 2 gallons of water. Rinse
well in ice water several times. Cover with cold (ice) water and soak
for 3 hours. Drain and cover with vinegar mixture (vinegar, salt,
sugar, celery seed, clives and mixed spices). Let stand overnight in
this mixture, then boil mixture and pickles for 35 minutes. Seal in
sterlized jars.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Vegetable
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