Icicle Pickles Recipe

Name: Icicle Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 gal. cucumbers, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 pt. pickling salt; 1 gal. boiling water; 2 Tbsp. powdered alum; 2 qt. vinegar; 8 pt. white sugar; 1 Tbsp. anise seed or anise extract; 1 tsp. mustard seed; 1 tsp. whole cloves; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. whole allspice

Servings: persons

2 gal. cucumbers, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pt. pickling salt
1 gal. boiling water
2 Tbsp. powdered alum
2 qt. vinegar
8 pt. white sugar
1 Tbsp. anise seed or anise extract
1 tsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. whole allspice

1
Add salt to 1 gallon boiling water and pour over cucumber cubes.
2
Let stand 1 week.
3
Stir each day.
4
Drain and rinse thoroughly.
5
Add powdered alum to 1 gallon boiling water and pour over cucumbers.
6
Let stand 24 hours.
7
Drain and rinse.
8
Heat together 2 quarts vinegar, 8 pints white sugar and spices.
9
Drain, reheat and pour over cucumbers for 3 days.
10
On 4th day, heat syrup and pour over cucumbers that have been placed in sterilized jars. Put lids on and process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.

1014

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 gal. cucumbers, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 pt. pickling salt, 1 gal. boiling water, 2 Tbsp. powdered alum, and more.

Yes, Icicle 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.

Icicle Pickles

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