Sweet Cucumber Pickles
Sweet Cucumber Pickles is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 16 lb. whole cucumbers (small), 1 1/2 gal. red cider vinegar, 1 box mixed pickling spices (1.25 oz.), 15 lb. sugar and 1/2 box alum (2.25 oz.), this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Mix the plain salt with enough water to cover cucumbers.
Put a weight on cucumbers to keep under water. Stir every day for 15 days. Remove, wash and slice. Soak overnight in alum water to cover. Rinse 3 times.
Cover with vinegar.
Let set overnight. Remove cucumbers and throw away the vinegar.
Layer cucumbers, sugar and spices in crock.
Cover. In a few days enough syrup will be made to cover pickles.
Put in jars. Do not have to be sealed.
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