LIME PICKLES

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I got this recipe from one of those little old ladies (God rest her soul) from a church i used to go to and when i would do handyman work for her she would give me a jar!! and she finaly gave me the recipe one day!!

Provided by David Henson

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 lb sliced cucumbers cut in 1/4
2 gal water
2 c pickleing lime
2 qt cider vinegar
8 c sugar
1 Tbsp pickle spices
2 Tbsp salt (not iodidized!!!)
1 Tbsp celery seed
1 Tbsp allspice, ground
green food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. Day one: Soak the cucumber slices in 2 gallons of water with lime for 24 hours. Then drain and soak in clear water for 3 hrs. next wash thoroughly. drain
  • 2. Day two: Heat vinegar, sugar, spices soak pickles in this mixture overnight.
  • 3. Day three: Bring pickles and vinegar mix to a hard boil (add a litle green food color) for 35 min. divide into hot jars and seal with flats and rings. (let sit in jars for a few days before using)

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