14-Day Sweet Pickles
14-Day Sweet Pickles is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 4 lb. (2 to 5-inch) pickling cucumbers, 3/4 c. canning or pickling salt, divided, 2 tbsp. celery seed, 2 tbsp. mixed pickling spices and 5 1/2 c. sugar, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Packed with nutrients and delicious flavors.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Wash cucumbers.
Cut a 1/16-inch slice off blossom end and discard.
Leave 1/4-inch of the stem attached.
Place whole cucumbers in suitable 1-gallon container.
Combine 1/4 cup salt with 2 quarts water; bring to a boil.
Pour over cucumbers.
Add suitable cover and weight.
Place a clean towel over container. Store at about 70Β°.
On the third day, drain salt water and discard.
Rinse cucumbers and re-scald container; cover and weight. Return cucumbers to container.
Add 1/4 cup salt to 2 quarts fresh water and boil.
Pour over cucumbers.
Replace cover and weight; recover with a clean towel.
On the fifth day, drain salt water and discard.
Rinse.
Makes 5 to 9 pints.
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