Sweet Pickles
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Recipe Type: Condiment
 
Ingredients
  • 3 C. plain salt
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 gallon sliced cucumbers
  • 3 tsp. alum
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 pint vinegar
  • 1 C. water
  • ½ pkg. mixed spices
  • 6 C. sugar
  • Green food coloring
Instructions
  1. Brine the cucumbers in the salt and one gallon of water for 3 days.
  2. Drain the slices and put in cold water for 24 hours.
  3. Drain slices and add alum and 1 gallon water for 24 hours.
  4. Drain slices, add ginger and boil in 1 gallon of water for 5 minutes.
  5. Drain and wash slices in cold water.
  6. Add remaining ingredients and 1 cup of water and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Pack in jars.
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