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Ingredients
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2 gallons water
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2 cups pickling lime (calcium hydroxide)
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7 pounds cucumbers, cut into chunks
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6 cups cold vinegar
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8 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons pickling spice
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon celery seed
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½ teaspoon whole cloves
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1 drop food coloring, or as desired
Directions
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Mix 2 gallons water and pickling lime together in a large bowl; add cucumbers and soak, stirring often, for 24 hours. Drain and thoroughly rinse cucumbers under cold water.
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Fill a large bowl with ice water and soak cucumbers for 3 hours; drain.
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Pour cold vinegar into a large pot. Mix sugar, pickling spice, salt, celery seed, cloves, and food coloring into vinegar until dissolved. Add cucumbers; let sit, 8 hours to overnight.
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Bring cucumber mixture to a boil; remove pot from heat.
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Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack cucumber mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
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Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
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Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
Cook’s Note
Pickling lime is also known as slaked lime.
Make the vinegar mixture recipe 1 1/2 times so you will have plenty.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
67 | Calories |
17g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 100 | |
Calories 67 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium 26mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 17g | |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 8mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 48mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.