Cucumber Lime Pickles
Cucumber Lime Pickles is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 7 cucumbers, 2 c. mrs. wages pickling lime, 2 gal. water, syrup and 2 qt. vinegar, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Slice cucumbers crosswise.
Mix pickling lime and water, add cucumbers and soak 24 hours in crockery or enamel ware (do not use aluminum ware).
Stir occasionally in lime water.
Remove from lime water and rinse in 3 cool waters.
Soak 3 additional hours in ice and water.
Remove carefully to drain.
Mix vinegar, salt, sugar and food coloring.
Stir until dissolved.
Pour over cucumbers.
Let sit 5 or 6 hours or overnight.
Add pickling spice to taste (may use whole cloves or allspice).
Boil mixture for 35 minutes.
Fill sterilized jars with cucumber slices and pour syrup over cucumbers leaving 1/8-inch head space, then seal jars.
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