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Lime pickles

Lime pickles
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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 6 lb
  • salt - 4 Tbsp
  • water - 2 gal
  • vinegar - 5 pt
  • green food coloring - 1 item
  • whole cloves - 2 tsp
  • whole allspice - 2 tsp
  • pickles - 15 lb
  • lime - 2 c
  • mixed spices - 2 tsp

How to make lime pickles:

Wash and slice pickles in large container. (Do not use aluminum.) Mix 2 cups lime in 2 gallons water. Pour over pickles. Let set 24 hours. Rinse in 4 different changes of water. Cover with cold water and let soak 3 to 4 hours. Drain.

Cover with the following: 5 pints vinegar, 6 pounds sugar, 2 teaspoons whole cloves, 2 teaspoons whole allspice, 2 teaspoons mixed spices, 4 tablespoons salt and green food coloring. Bring to a boil, pour over pickles. Let stand overnight. Next day, cook pickles in vinegar mixture 35 minutes. Put in jars and seal.

Notes: Some vinegar is stronger, may require more sugar. I also crushed 2 sticks of cinnamon and added to the spices.

Recipe categories: Lunch/snacks, Fruit, Appetizers.

Rating:
Lime pickles
3.2
Average rating: 3.2 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT288H
Total Time: PT288H


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