Lime Pickles

Name: Lime Pickles
Ingredients: 7 lb. large cucumbers; 2 c. white lime, dissolved in 2 gal. water; 4 1/2 lb. sugar (9 c.); 1 tsp. whole cloves (tie in bag with mixed spices); 1 tsp. mixed spices (tie in bag with cloves); 1 tsp. salt; 2 qt. vinegar

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

7 lb. large cucumbers
2 c. white lime, dissolved in 2 gal. water
4 1/2 lb. sugar (9 c.)
1 tsp. whole cloves (tie in bag with mixed spices)
1 tsp. mixed spices (tie in bag with cloves)
1 tsp. salt
2 qt. vinegar

Directions

1

Slice cucumbers crosswise, about 4 or 5 slices per inch. Cover with white lime dissolved in 2 gallons of water.
2

Soak for 2 hours.
3

Rinse well.
4

Cover with clean, cold water.
5

Soak for 2 hours.
6

Drain, then add the sugar, cloves and mixed spices tied in bag, salt and vinegar.
7

Let stand overnight in this solution (use container you cook them in).
8

In the morning, put on stove and boil 35 minutes.
9

Put in jars and seal.