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Ingredients
- 2 gallons water
- 2 cups pickling lime (calcium hydroxide)
- 7 pounds cucumbers, cut into chunks
- 6 cups cold vinegar
- 8 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons pickling spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 drop food coloring, or as desired
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Fill a large bowl with ice water and soak cucumbers for 3 hours; drain.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Bring cucumber mixture to a boil; remove pot from heat.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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 Notes:
Pickling lime is also known as slaked lime.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 100 | |
Calories 67 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium26mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 5% |
Calcium8mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium48mg | 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.
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