Mrs. Fast Pickles

Name: Mrs. Fast Pickles
Ingredients: 7 quarts sliced cucumbers (put in large bowl first); 1 cup pickling salt; 16 cups boiling water; Brine; 6 cups vinegar; 12 cups sugar; 1/4 cup salt; 4 teaspoons turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon alum

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

7 quarts sliced cucumbers (put in large bowl first)
1 cup pickling salt
16 cups boiling water
Brine
6 cups vinegar
12 cups sugar
1/4 cup salt
4 teaspoons turmeric
1/8 teaspoon alum

Directions

1

For Brine: Mix all ingredients in large pot and bring to a boil. Set aside.
2

For pickles: Slice cukes into a large mixing bowl to make 7 quarts.
3

Pour scant cup of pickling salt over cukes and cover with boiling water.
4

Let stand for 2 hours and drain well.
5

Put cucumbers into sealing jars, cover with brine, add some fresh dill, seal, and place in canner.
6

Bring to a boil and turn off heat. Let stand for 20 minutes before removing jars.