Nine Day Sweet-Sour Pickles – a delicious recipe with cucumbers, salt, alum, vinegar, white vinegar, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Split cucumbers once, lengthwise and soak for three days in salt water strong enough to float an egg (1 part salt to 9 parts water).
2
Soak for three days in clear water, changing water each morning.
3
Drain.
4
Add drained cucumbers and alum to diluted vinegar and simmer for two hours (do not boil).
5
Heat white vinegar, water, sugar, and spices to the boiling point.
6
Drain the cucumbers, place in a large crock and pour hot vinegar solution on them while cucumbers are still hot.
7
Place a lid on the crock to retain heat.
8
Keep pickles covered with vinegar and they will keep perfectly.
9
These pickles may be placed in fruit jars before covering with vinegar.
10
Let stand three days before using.
1407
kcal
Calories
347
g
Carbs
10
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 lbs cucumbers, salt, alum (the size of a walnut), vinegar (diluted with an equal part of water), and more.
Yes, Nine Day Sweet-Sour 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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