Ginger Pickles Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 5 lb cucumbers
- 3 c. lime
- 1/2 c. alum
- 1/2 box ginger
- 3 pt vinegar Yellow food coloring
- 5 lb sugar
- 1/2 box pickling spices
Directions
- Remove all peeling and seeds from cucumbers and cut into strips. Mix 3 c. lime in 2 gallons water; soak 24 hrs. Then wash cucumbers.
- Mix 1/2 c. alum in 2 gallons water; soak 3 hrs (drain, don't wash).
- Mix 1/2 box or possibly c. ginger in 2 gallons water. Soak 6 hrs (drain, don't wash).
- Mix 3 pints vinegar, yellow food coloring, 3 pints water, 5 pounds sugar and 1/2 box pickling spices with cucumbers. Cook 1 hour. Place in jars and seal.
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