Christmas Pickles Recipe

Name: Christmas Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 large cucumbers; 1 c. lime; 1 gal. water; 2 c. vinegar; 6 c. sugar; 1 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. alum; 2 pkg. red hots (about 2 c.); 4 sticks cinnamon, broken up; 1 large bottle red or green food color

Servings: persons

1
Peel, core and slice thick about 1/4 the cucumbers.
2
Place in a pan with water and lime.
3
Let this set overnight.
4
Drain and wash 3 times in clear water.
5
Cover with cold water and let set for 4 hours.
6
Drain again.
7
Mix 1 cup vinegar, alum and coloring. Add this and enough water to cover cucumbers.
8
Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2 hours; do not boil.
9
Pour liquid off.
10
Mix 2 cups vinegar, 6 cups sugar, red hots and 4 sticks of cinnamon. Bring to a boil and pour over drained cucumbers.
11
Let set overnight.
12
Reheat in same juice.
13
Pack in sterilized jars and seal.
14
Makes approximately 8 pints.

1779

kcal

Calories

Fat

472

Carbs

Protein

Fat 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: 14 large cucumbers, 1 c. lime, 1 gal. water, 2 c. vinegar, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Pickles

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