One of the better pickle recipes out there – the author of this recipe Ms. Lena said that this recipe was over 100 years old.
Time for soaking is not listed in the total preparation time.
Wash and cut the ends of the cucumber Slice in sticks removing seeds
Soak cucumbers in water with 1 cup pickling lime to 1 gallon of water for 24 hours
Drain and rinse well
Soak in cold, clear water for five hours
Mix 2 quarts red apple cider vinegar with the 9 cups sugar, 3 teaspoons pickling spice and 1 teaspoon salt
Soak cucumbers overnight in this mixture
Simmer pickles until just warm - should take only about five minutes - do not let the mixture boil
Place in sanitized jars and seal
Process and hot water bath for 15 minutes
Reduce sugar if you find them to sweet
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