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Lime Pickles Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
7 lbs. medium sized pickles (weigh before slicing)
2 quarts vinegar
9 cups sugar
2 Tbsp salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mixed spices
Directions:
Directions:
Slice and soak pickles in 2 gal. cold water and 2 c. lime for 24 hours. (no longer). Rinse well and soak in clear water for 3 hrs. Drain and soak overnight in the following mixture:
2 qts. vinegar
1 tsp. celery seed
4 1/2 lbs. sugar
1 tsp. whole cloves
2 T. salt
1 tsp. mixed spices

Cook the next day, for about 35 min. or until pickles are clear. Can while hot. Lime needs to be fresh each year and can be purchased at grain elevators.

 

 

 

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