Billie'S Red Hot Cucumber Pickles Recipe

Name: Billie'S Red Hot Cucumber Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 gal. large cucumbers, peeled and seeded; 2 c. lime; 1 c. white vinegar; 1 small bottle of red food coloring; 1 Tbsp. alum (in water); water (to cover cucumbers); 2 c. white vinegar; 2 c. water; 9 oz. pkg. red hot candies; 9 c. sugar

Servings: persons

2 gal. large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
2 c. lime
1 c. white vinegar
1 small bottle of red food coloring
1 Tbsp. alum (in water)
water (to cover cucumbers)
2 c. white vinegar
2 c. water
9 oz. pkg. red hot candies
9 c. sugar

1
Cover cucumbers with water and lime.
2
Soak for 24 hours in an enamel dish.
3
Drain and rinse until clear.
4
Let stand 3 hours in ice water.
5
Simmer very slowly for 2 hours.
6
Drain and throw away liquid.
7
Do not rinse.
8
Make syrup by combining 2 cups of white vinegar, 2 cups of water, red-hot candies and sugar.
9
Let boil and pour over cucumbers.
10
Let stand overnight.
11
Drain and reheat syrup.
12
Pour over cucumbers.
13
On the third morning reheat syrup; pack cucumbers in jars and pour heated syrup over cucumbers to fill.
14
Store in dark place as light makes the color change.

2166

kcal

Calories

555

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 gal. large cucumbers, peeled and seeded, 2 c. lime, 1 c. white vinegar, 1 small bottle of red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Billie'S Red Hot Cucumber Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Billie'S Red Hot Cucumber Pickles

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