Crisp Sweet Pickles(Quick)

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   Put the

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   celery

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   seed, salt and cloves in a bag.

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   Slice medium size cucumbers in about 1/4-inch slices.

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   Cover with a mixture of 2 cups lime and 2 gallons of water.

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   Let stand for 24

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   hours, stirring

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   occasionally.

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   Rinse

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    cucumbers well and soak for 3 hours in clear, cold water, then drain well.

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    Bring to a

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    boil the vinegar, sugar and spices;

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    let cool a little, then

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    pour over the drained cucumbers and let stand overnight. Next morning,

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    boil all

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    for

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    40 minutes.

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    (I let them simmer after they

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    come to a boil.) Pack pickles into sterilized jars and pour hot liquid over them and seal.

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    Yields 7 or 8 pints.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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