Aunt Della'S Nine Day Sweet Pickles

1. 1

   Wash cucumbers.

2. 2

   Cut into chunks.

3. 3

   Mix salt and water in given proportions enough to cover cucumbers; heat and pour over cucumbers, which have been packed in a stone jar.

4. 4

   Let stand 3 days.

5. 5

   Drain and discard brine.

6. 6

   Make a solution of 3 tablespoons alum to 1 gallon water; heat and pour over cucumbers.

7. 7

   Let stand 3 days.

8. 8

   Drain.

9. 9

   Cover with clear water and let stand overnight. Drain for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Replace in stone jar.

11. 11

    Make solution of 1/2 gallon vinegar (white) and 4 quarts sugar.

12. 12

    Tie 1/2 box pickling spices in a cloth and place down in jar.

13. 13

    Let stand 3 days. Remove from stone jar and pack in canning jars.

14. 14

    Heat vinegar solution to boiling.

15. 15

    Cover pickles and seal.

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