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                             7 - Day Pickles

Recipe By     : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Canning, Preserves, Etc

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  ga            Water
   1      c             Coarse salt
   1      ga            Cucumbers -- sliced
     1/2  ga            Water
   1      tb            Powdered alum
     1/2  ga            Water
   1      tb            Powdered ginger
   1      qt            Vinegar
   6      c             Sugar
   1      tb            Celery seed
   1      ts            Ground cloves
   1      ts            Powdered cinnamon

Mix 1/2 gallon of water and coarse salt. Bring to a boil. Pour over
1 gallon sliced cucumbers. Put plate on top of cucumbers to keep
under solution. Place cloth over container; let stand 4 days. On 5th
day, drain cucumbers, rinse well and drain again. Boil 1/2 gallon
water with alum added. Pour over cucumbers and let stand 1 day. On
6th day, drain well. Boil 1/2 gallon water with ginger added; pour
over cucumbers. On 7th day, drain well. Boil 1 quart vinegar, sugar,
celery seed, cloves, and cinnamon. Add cucumbers and bring to a boil
again. Place in sterilized jars and seal.

Busted by Sooz


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