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                               SOUR PICKLES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Select 50 tiny cucumbers.  Wash.  Cover with cold
  water.  Handle as little as possible to avoid bruises.
  Let stand 2 hours. Drain. Cover with boiling water to
  which 3/4 cup salt has been added. Cover and let stand
  2 days. Drain.  Discard all cucumbers that are not
  solid and in good condition. Pack in sterilized jars.
  Cover with the following pickling liquid, which should
  be hot but not boiling:  To sufficient vinegar to
  cover the pickles add 3 chopped green peppers, 1/4 cup
  salt, 6 whole allspice, 6 peppercorns, 1 1/2 sticks
  cinnamon, 1 blade mace, 1 bay leaf, 1 small onion,
  minced, and 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard seed. Pickles
  will be ready for use after 8 weeks. The Household
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