Sweet Gherkins

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • about 7 qt. or 5 lb. cucumbers (1 1/2 to 3-inches in length)
  • 1/2 c. salt
  • 8 c. sugar
  • 6 c. vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp. turmeric
  • 2 tsp. celery seed
  • 2 tsp. whole mixed pickling spice
  • 8 pieces cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    First Day:
  2. 2
    In the morning, wash cucumbers (stem end may be left on).
  3. 3
    Drain cucumbers and place in large container.
  4. 4
    Cover with boiling water.
  5. 5
    In the afternoon (6 to 8 hours later, drain the cucumbers and cover with fresh boiling water.

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