Trudy'S Lime Pickles

Name: Trudy'S Lime Pickles
Ingredients: 1 1/2 gal. cucumbers; 2 c. lime; 2 gal. water; 3 qt. vinegar; 12 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. salt; 2 tsp. celery seed; 2 tsp. pickling spice; some green food coloring

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 gal. cucumbers
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
3 qt. vinegar
12 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. pickling spice
some green food coloring

Directions

1

Slice cucumbers, taking out seeds.
2

Cube and mix with lime in 2 gallons of water.
3

Soak cucumbers for 24 hours.
4

Rinse well. Cover with clear water and soak for 3 hours.
5

Drain and cover with boiling water.
6

Drain and mix vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, pickling spice and food coloring.
7

Add cucumbers and boil for 35 minutes.
8

Put in jars and seal.