Polly'S Pickles *

Name: Polly'S Pickles *
Ingredients: 25 to 30 small cucumbers; 2 c. lime (calcium hydroxide); 2 gal. water; 6 c. sugar; 2 tsp. whole cloves; 1 tsp. salt; 2 qt. white vinegar

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

25 to 30 small cucumbers
2 c. lime (calcium hydroxide)
2 gal. water
6 c. sugar
2 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. salt
2 qt. white vinegar

Directions

1

Slice cucumbers 1/8-inch thick.
2

Dissolve lime in water in a glass, stone or stainless steel container.
3

Add cucumbers, being sure that cucumbers are covered with liquid.
4

Let stand 24 hours. Rinse well, let stand 3 hours in clear water and drain.
5

Mix vinegar, sugar, cloves and salt.
6

Pour over cucumbers and let stand overnight.
7

Bring to boil, and boil 35 minutes.
8

Fill sterilized jars to 1/2-inch of top.
9

Seal, boil jars in hot water bath for 5 minutes. Chill pickles before serving.