*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Crystal Sweet Pickles

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Make Your Own

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  25                    dill size cucumbers
                        Brine:
   1      Part          salt -- 9 parts water
   1      Qt.           white vinegar
   2      Qt.           white sugar
   2      Tbsp.         cloves
   2      Sticks        cinnamon

Wash cucumbers and put in brine, 1 part salt, 9 parts
water. Let stand 2 weeks. Drain and wash cut in slices,
chunks or chips. Put in cold water to cover with 1 tablespoon
alum. Let stand overnight.
Next morning, drain and wash. Then pour the following
dressing over pickles. Bring to boil the vinegar, sugar and
spices. Let stand 24 hours. For the next 4 mornings, repour
off the dressing and bring to boil and pour back on pickles.
On 5th day bring dressing to boil and can pickles in jars and
pour hot dressing over pickles and seal. These pickles are
made in a crock.


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