Countertop Sweet Pickles

1. 1

   Wash and dry cucumbers, put in jar.

2. 2

   Dissolve salt in cold water, enough to cover.

3. 3

   Let stand for 4 days.

4. 4

   Drain off salt water.

5. 5

   Wash 3 times.

6. 6

   Slice back into jar, in chunks or thick slices.

7. 7

   Add alum and water to cover.

8. 8

   Let set 24 hours.

9. 9

   Drain and rinse 3 times.

10. 10

    Put back in jar.

11. 11

    Cover with white vinegar. Let set 10 days.

12. 12

    Drain off vinegar and discard.

13. 13

    Add 2 teaspoons pickling spice tied in cloth.

14. 14

    Add 3 cups sugar.

15. 15

    Shake or stir. Add 3 cups sugar in 2 more days.

16. 16

    Shake after each addition. Cover with lid and store on counter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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