Sweet Pickles

5 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 gal. sliced cucumbers
  • 3 to 4 c. house lime
  • 5 lb. sugar
  • 3 qt. vinegar (red)
  • 2 Tbsp. pickling spice

Directions

  1. 1
    Make paste of lime and water.
  2. 2
    Mix well.
  3. 3
    Add water (enough to cover cucumbers).
  4. 4
    Let soak overnight.
  5. 5
    Drain and wash thoroughly in clear water (will take about 4 washings).
  6. 6
    After 5th washing, soak 4 hours and wash well.
  7. 7
    Dissolve sugar in red vinegar.
  8. 8
    Add cucumbers and let soak 3 to 4 hours.
  9. 9
    Add pickling spice and boil for 1 hour.
  10. 10
    Pack in jars and seal.

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