Cucumber Pickles
Cucumber Pickles is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 16 lb. cucumbers, 1 gal. white vinegar, 1 box mixed pickling spices, 2 small pkg. alum and 10 lb. sugar, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Cucumbers cut off stems.
Slice and pack in salt brine solution, enough salt to float an egg.
It takes about quarts of water. A churn is good to pack them in. Cover and let stand 7 days.
Wash cucumbers and churn and repack in alum enough water to cover.
Let stand for 6 hours. Rinse cucumbers and wash churn, repack in vinegar and let stand 6 hours.
Drain vinegar off; don't wash.
Pack the pickles, a layer of cucumbers, a layer of sugar.
Add spices; I tie my spices in a cheese cloth. Add a little vinegar to taste.
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