Sweet Pickles

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 lb. cucumbers
  • 2 c. salt
  • 8 c. vinegar
  • 2 c. lime
  • 2 oz. alum
  • 16 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/4 box mixed pickling spices

Directions

  1. 1
    Slice cucumbers and soak overnight in lime water.
  2. 2
    Wash and soak in salt water 4 hours, then wash and soak in clean water for 2 hours.
  3. 3
    Drain and place in alum water and bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Dip in clear water again, then mix other ingredients and add to cucumbers.
  5. 5
    Let simmer for 30 minutes and then place in jars and seal.

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