7 -Day Pickles

* Exported from MasterCook *

7 - Day Pickles

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 gallon water
1 cup coarse salt
1 gallon sliced cucumbers
1/2 gallon water
1 tablespoon powdered alum
1/2 gallon water
1 tablespoon powdered ginger
1 quart vinegar
6 cups sugar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon

Mix 1/2 gallon of water and coarse salt. Bring to a boil. Pour over 1 gallon
sliced cucumbers. Put plate on top of cucumbers to keep under solution. Place
cloth over container; let stand 4 days. On 5th day, drain cucumbers, rinse wel
l and drain again. Boil 1/2 gallon water with alum added. Pour over cucumbers
and let stand 1 day. On 6th day, drain well. Boil 1/2 gallon water with ging
er added; pour over cucumbers. On 7th day, drain well. Boil 1 quart vinegar, s
ugar, celery seed, cloves and cinnamon. Add cucumbers and bring to a boil agai
n. Place in sterilized jars and seal.
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