Lime Sweet Pickles

Name: Lime Sweet Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 7 lb. cucumbers, sliced; 2 gal. water; 2 c. lime; 3 qt. vinegar; 12 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. pickling spices; 1 tsp. celery seed; 1 tsp. mustard seed; blue and green food coloring (optional)

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Lime Sweet Pickles – a delicious recipe with cucumbers, water, lime, vinegar, sugar, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

7 lb. cucumbers, sliced
2 gal. water
2 c. lime
3 qt. vinegar
12 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. pickling spices
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mustard seed
blue and green food coloring (optional)

1
Dissolve lime thoroughly in water before adding cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
2
Take out and wash 4 times in clear water.
3
Let stand in clear, cold water for 3 hours. Drain.
4
Mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling spices, celery seed and mustard seed (put spices in a bag).
5
Mix well and pour this mixture over cold cucumbers.
6
Let set overnight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 lb. cucumbers, sliced, 2 gal. water, 2 c. lime, 3 qt. vinegar, and more.

Yes, Lime Sweet 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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