Penny Pickles Also Called Copper Pickles Recipe

Name: Penny Pickles Also Called Copper Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts medium cucumbers (aprox 24 to 26 Cups sliced thin like a penny); 7 large onions (aprox 7cups sliced thin like a penny); 4 sweet red peppers (aprox 3 1/3 cup sliced thin); 7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (optional); 1/2 teaspoon alum (optional); 1 - 1 1/2 cup pickling salt; boiling water, to cover; 1 quart white vinegar; 6 cups sugar; 3 teaspoons celery seeds; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Servings: persons

6 quarts medium cucumbers (aprox 24 to 26 Cups sliced thin like a penny)
7 large onions (aprox 7cups sliced thin like a penny)
4 sweet red peppers (aprox 3 1/3 cup sliced thin)
7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon alum (optional)
1 - 1 1/2 cup pickling salt
boiling water, to cover
1 quart white vinegar
6 cups sugar
3 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds

1
Wash and cut the blossom end off of the cukes.
2
Slice the Cukes, peppers, onions and garlic if used, thin like a penny. I use my food processor.
3
(old way from mom).
4
Cover the pickles with 1 1/2 cups of pickling salt and alum pour boiling water over the veggies allow to sit for 2 hours.
5
**New way mine** 1 cup of salt sprinkled over the veggies and then covered with ice and cold water, let sit overnight and rinse well before proceeding and that worked very well.
6
Mix the last 4 ingredients and boil add drained veggies and cook for 15 minutes.
7
Place quickly into Pint (500ml) or Quart (1L) jars and seal promptly.
8
process for 10 minutes if you like.

1554

kcal

Calories

386

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quarts medium cucumbers (aprox 24 to 26 Cups sliced thin like a penny), 7 large onions (aprox 7cups sliced thin like a penny), 4 sweet red peppers (aprox 3 1/3 cup sliced thin), 7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (optional), and more.

Yes, Penny Pickles Also Called Copper 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penny Pickles Also Called Copper Pickles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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