HOLLY'S SWEET PICKLES

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My mom made pickles just like these when we were growing up. This recipe is from a dear friend but is identical. It might seem complicated but you'll never have a better sweet pickle for those leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT10m

Yield 6-8 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pickling lime
1/2 quart water
4 quarts water
4 1/2 lbs cucumbers
4 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
6 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pickling salt
pickling spices

Steps:

  • In an enamel or stainless steel pan shake together lime and 1/2 quart water. pour into pan. Add 4 quarts water. Scrub and slice cucumbers and add to pan. Soak overnight.
  • Next day rinse till water isn't cloudy.
  • Let cucumbers soak in cold water 1 hour. Rinse again.
  • In big kettle add the other 5 ingredients.
  • Let mixture come to a boil. Boil hard 15 minutes. Put into jars add 1/8 t alum to each quart. Process 10 minutes. You can also use the water bath method on these.

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