Icicle Pickles

Name: Icicle Pickles
Ingredients: 7 lb. cucumbers; 2 c. pickling lime; 2 gal. water; 2 qt. vinegar; 4 1/2 lb. sugar (10 1/8 c.); 1 Tbsp. whole spices; 1 Tbsp. mixed spices; 1 Tbsp. celery seed; 1 Tbsp. whole cloves; 1 Tbsp. canning salt

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers
2 c. pickling lime
2 gal. water
2 qt. vinegar
4 1/2 lb. sugar (10 1/8 c.)
1 Tbsp. whole spices
1 Tbsp. mixed spices
1 Tbsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
1 Tbsp. canning salt

Directions

1

Slice cucumbers in strips, removing the seeds.
2

Soak 24 hours in lime and water.
3

Pour solution off of cucumbers and soak for 3 hours in clean water (be sure you do not pour lime down your drain).
4

Combine remaining ingredients and soak cucumbers overnight.
5

Boil for 35 minutes.
6

Place in canning jars and allow to set.
7

A hot water bath may be necessary for jars to seal.