Ever Crisp Lime Pickles
7 lbs. cucumbers, sliced
1/4" thick
Place in stone crock. Pour in 2 cups dehydrated lime. Mix with 2
gallons cold water. Soak for 24 hours.
Rinse in cold water. Soak in clear water for 3 hours. Drain and
place in crock.
Syrup:
2 quarts white vinegar
4 1/2 lbs. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tbsp. whole doves
1 tsp. pickling spice
3 tsps. salt
Combine celery seed, cloves and spice in cloth bag. Soak cucumbers
overnight in solution.
Place on stove until it boils. Cook for 35 minutes.
Pack in pint jars.
Makes 14 pints. |