Seven-Day Sweet Pickles

* Exported from MasterCook *

SEVEN-DAY SWEET PICKLES

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Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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7 lb Medium-sized cucumbers
-(about 3" long)
Boiling water
1 qt Apple cider vinegar
8 c Granulated sugar
2 tb Salt
2 tb Mixed pickling spices

Scrub the cucumbers; put them in a large dishpan or
crock and cover them with boiling water. Let stand for
24 hours. On day 2 drain them, then cover them again
with fresh boiling water. Repeat process on day 3 and
4. On day 5 drain the pickles, then cut them into
1/4" slices. Combine the vinegar, sugar and seasonings
and bring to a boil. Pour over the sliced pickles.
On day 6 drain the syrup into a saucepan, bring to a
boil and pour over the pickles once again. Repeat the
process on day 7, then spoon the pickles and syrup
into hot steralized jars and seal. Makes about 7
pints. Source: The Best Of Amish Cooking by Phyllis
Pellman

Michael Hatala, Prodigy Food & Wine Board



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