Sweet pickles

Sweet pickles

Ingredients/Components

• cucumbers - 8 lb
• salt - 2 c
• vinegar - 8 c
• lime - 2 c
• alum - 2 oz
• sugar - 16 c
• turmeric - 1 tsp
• box mixed pickling spices - 1/4 item

How to make sweet pickles:

Slice cucumbers and soak overnight in lime water. Wash and soak in salt water 4 hours, then wash and soak in clean water for 2 hours. Drain and place in alum water and bring to a boil. Dip in clear water again, then mix other ingredients and add to cucumbers. Let simmer for 30 minutes and then place in jars and seal.

Recipe categories: American, Condiments, etc., Vegetables.