Lime Pickles

Name: Lime Pickles
Ingredients: 7 lb. cucumbers, cut in 1/4-inch slices; 2 c. lime; 2 gal. water; 3 pt. vinegar; 4 lb. sugar; 1 Tbsp. celery seed; 2 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
3 pt. vinegar
4 lb. sugar
1 Tbsp. celery seed
2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice

Directions

1

Mix the lime with the 2 gallons water and pour over cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours.
2

Stir often, but gently.
3

Stir these several times so the lime mixes with the cucumbers.
4

Rinse well; cover with clean, cold water.
5

Let stand for 4 hours; drain well.