Hot-Sweet Cucumber Lime Pickles - 3 Day

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   DAY 1: Soak cucumbers in Soaking Solution of lime and water for 24 hours, making sure all cucumber slices are covered.

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   Place a plate on top and weight it with a heavy, clean object, such as a gallon of water.

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   DAY 2: Remove cucumbers, wash well until water runs clear.

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   Soak in clear water for 3 hours.

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   Drain cucumbers and wash again.

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   Place cucumbers in the Pickling Solution and leave overnight.

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   DAY 3: After soaking cucumbers in the Pickling solution overnight, pour the pickling solution (reserving the cucumbers) into a very large pot.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Add cucumbers and bring to a boil again.

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    Boil 35 minutes.

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    Seal in hot, sterilized, pint or quart canning jars.

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    Let jars cool and dry.

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    Label and store.

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    Chill before serving.

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    HOUSE SPECIALTY APPETIZERS: Serve chilled, drained pickles slices in a small bowl.

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    Surround with bowls of thinly sliced summer sausage, crackers, and thinly sliced cheeses (cheddar, swiss, havarti, etc).

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    To assemble, place summer sausage, pickle slice, and cheese on top of each cracker.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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