*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Cocktail Carrot Sticks

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Canning, Preserves, Etc.         Pickles
                Preserves

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  c             Sugar
   3      tb            Salt
   2      qt            White vinegar
   2      tb            Mustard seeds
   2      tb            Celery seeds
   1      tb            Dill seeds
   2      ts            Dried basil
   1      ts            Hot pepper flakes
   5      lb            Carrots
   5                    Dill sprigs

Combine sugar, salt, and vinegar in a small glass pan and bring to a
boil; reserve. Combine remaining ingredients except carrots and dill
sprigs; reserve. Julienne carrots (1/2" square) and cut into lengths
to fit into jars. Reheat vinegar mixture, add 1 ts of spices and 1/2
cup of the vinegar mixture to each jar. Pack carrots vertically
leaving 1/4" head space, place a sprig of dill on top and fill jars
with vinegar mixture. Seal and process for 5 minutes in a boiling
water bath.
 

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