Cocktail Carrot Sticks

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Cocktail Carrot Sticks

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc. Pickles
Preserves

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons salt
2 quarts white vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
1 tablespoon dill seeds
2 teaspoons basil -- dried
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
5 pounds carrots
5 sprigs dill

Combine sugar, salt and vinegar in a small glass pan and bring to a boil;
reserve. Combine remaining ingredients except carrots and dill sprigs;
reserve. Julienne carrots(1/2-inch square) and cut into lenghts to fit into
jars. Reheat vinegar mixutre, add 1 teaspoon of spices and 1/2 cup of the
vinegar mixture to each jar. Pack carrots vertically leaving 1/4 inch head
space, place a sprig of dill on top and fill jars with vinegar mixture.
Seal and process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath.,


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