Chunk Pickles

Name: Chunk Pickles
Ingredients: 9 c. water; 1 c. salt; 1 c. vinegar; 6 qt. water; 2 1/2 c. vinegar; 2 1/2 c. water; peck of pickles; dill; garlic; 4 3/4 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. mustard seed; 1/2 tsp. celery seed

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

9 c. water
1 c. salt
1 c. vinegar
6 qt. water
2 1/2 c. vinegar
2 1/2 c. water
peck of pickles
dill
garlic
4 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1/2 tsp. celery seed

Directions

1

Cut pickles up small (1/2-inch).
2

Make brine of water and salt. Let stand in brine overnight.
3

Drain, then take 1 cup vinegar and 6 quarts water; add pickles.
4

Steam but don't boil until they lose their dark green color.
5

Drain and put pickles in jars and cover with 2 1/2 cups vinegar, 2 1/2 cups water, 4 3/4 cups sugar and 1/2 teaspoon celery seed.
6

Boil for 5 minutes and pour over pickles. Put a little dill and 3 to 4 slices garlic in first; seal jars.