Sweet Lime Pickles

SWEET LIME PICKLES
 
7 � lbs. cucumbers, sliced to bite size pieces
2 cups Mrs. Wages Lime **
2 gal. water
Peel and clean cucumbers. Cut as desired.
Dissolve lime in water and pour over cucumbers in crock or glass
container.
Let stand 24 hours. Stir every two hours. Rinse and drain. Soak
in clear water for 3 hours.
 
Syrup:
8 cups vinegar
9 cups sugar
1 T. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 tsp. pickling spice, tied in spice bag
 
Pour syrup over pickles and let set overnight.
Next day boil 35 minutes (cucumbers & all). Jar and seal.
Process, or ready to eat.
 
 ** or whatever brand lime is available in your area of the
country
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== Contributed by : ==
* World Recipes Y-Group
Category:World Recipes