Lime Pickles

Name: Lime Pickles
Ingredients: 7 lb. 1/4-inch sliced cucumbers; 2 c. lime; 2 gal. water; 1/4 tsp. green food coloring; 2 qt. white vinegar; 3 Tbsp. salt; 4 1/2 lb. sugar; 1 tsp. celery seed; 1 tsp. whole cloves; 1 tsp. pickling spice

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

7 lb. 1/4-inch sliced cucumbers
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
1/4 tsp. green food coloring
2 qt. white vinegar
3 Tbsp. salt
4 1/2 lb. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. pickling spice

Directions

1

Soak cucumbers, lime and water in crock for 24 hours.
2

Then, rinse 2 or 3 times in cold water.
3

Again soak 3 hours in cold water; drain.
4

Place spices in tied cloth bag and heat with vinegar, salt, sugar and coloring until sugar is dissolved. Pour over drained cucumbers and let soak overnight.
5

In morning, heat slowly until heated through.
6

Let boil slowly for 35 minutes. Place in jars and seal hot.