SWEET CRISP PICKLES OR GREEN TOMATOES

By nekmor

Ingredients

• 7 lbs. cucumbers or green tomatoes
• 2 c. slaked lime (can buy lumber dealer)
• 2 gallons water
• 2 qt. vinegar
• 4 1/2 lb. sugar
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. mixed pickling spice
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 1 tsp. celery seed

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from cooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Slice cucumbers in 1/4 inch slices. Place in enameled pan as a crock. Cover with solution of lime and water. Soak for 24 hours. Rinse well, through several changes of cold water, cover with fresh cold water and soak for 3 hours. Drain.

Make mixture of other ingredients. Add cucumbers and let stand overnight. The next day, boil for 40 minutes. Pack into hot, sterilized jars and seal.