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Sweet Crisp Pickles Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Jermon Garrison
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
7 pounds of medium cucumbers
2 gallons water
2 cups slaked lime

Vinegar solution.
2 quarts vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon mixed pickling spice
4 ½ pounds sugar (11 cups)
1 teaspoon celery seeds
Directions:
Directions:
Slice 7 pounds of medium cucumbers quarter inch thick. Cover with solution of 2 gallons water and 2 cups slaked lime and soak for 24 hours. Rinse well and cover with fresh water and soak 3 hours. Drain and cover with the following vinegar solution. Soak overnight in syrup then boil 40 minutes, pack and seal.

 

 

 

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