Extra Crispy Pickles

Directions

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   Cover cucumber with
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   1
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   gallon boiling water and salt. Let stand 1
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   week.
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   Drain
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   and rinse. Cover with 1 gallon of boiling water
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   and alum.
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   Let stand 24 hours.
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   Drain.
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    Combine all ingredients except 3 cups sugar.
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    Bring to a boil and pour over pickles.
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    Let stand 24 hours.
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    Pour off vinegar and bring to a boil
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    adding
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    1
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    cup sugar.
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    Repeat 3 times, adding 1 cup sugar each time. Seal third day.