Sweet pickles

Sweet pickles

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 9 c
• water - 2 gal
• vinegar - 2 qt
• celery seed - 1 tsp
• whole cloves - 1 tsp
• non-iodized salt - 1 Tbsp
• pickle lime - 2 c
• mixed spices whole - 1 tsp

How to make sweet pickles:

Mix 2 cups pickle lime and 2 gallons water in a ceramic cooker. Slice about 5 to 6 pounds cucumbers. Soak in lime overnight or 12 hours. Wash well.

Drain. Mix other 6 ingredients. Add to cucumbers. Let soak overnight. Bring to a boil about 1/2 hour. Warm flats and jars. Fill to within 1 inch of top. Seal and cover with cloth until sealed. Makes 6 quarts.

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