Hydrated Lime Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix pickle ingredients together.
2. 2
   Soak for 24 hours.
3. 3
   Wash in clean running water (about 10 minutes).
4. 4
   Let set in clean ice water for 4 hours.
5. 5
   Syrup:Mix ingredients for syrup.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil and pour over pickles.
7. 7
   Let stand overnight.
8. 8
   Next day, bring all to a boil and simmer 30-35 minutes.
9. 9
   Add green food color and put in jars and seal.
10. 10
    Not required to do the boiling water bath method.