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                               Lime Pickles

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pickles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   7       lb           Pickling cucumbers *
                        Vinegar Mixture:
   2       qt           Vinegar
   3       ts           Salt
   4 1/2   lb           Sugar
   1       ts           Celery seed
   1       ts           Cloves
   1       ts           Mixed spices
   2       c            Lime

  Soak for 24 hours in the 2 cups of lime and 2 gallons of water.
  Rinse well in ice water several times.

  Cover with cold (ice) water and soak for 3 hours.

  Drain and cover with vinegar mixture (vinegar, salt, sugar, celery
  seed, cloves, and mixed spices). Let stand overnight in this
  mixture, then boil mixture and pickles for 35 minutes. Seal in
  sterlized jars.


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