Ginger Pickles

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 lb. cucumbers
  • 1/2 c. alum
  • 1/2 c. ginger
  • 2 pt. vinegar
  • 2 pt. water
  • 5 lb. sugar
  • 1/2 pkg. pickle spices
  • 6 drops green food coloring

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel and cut cucumbers in small strips.
  2. 2
    Soak 24 hours (2 gallons water and 3 cups lime).
  3. 3
    Rinse well.
  4. 4
    Soak 2 hours in alum and water to cover them.
  5. 5
    Wash 3 times.
  6. 6
    Soak 6 hours in ginger and water to cover.
  7. 7
    Rinse well.
  8. 8
    Drain.

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