Pickle Pinwheels Recipe

Name: Pickle Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 gal. cucumbers; 2 c. pickling lime; 8 1/2 qt. water; 1 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. alum; 3 Tbsp. red food coloring; 3 c. vinegar; 3 c. water; 15 c. sugar; 8 sticks cinnamon; 1 c. Brachs red hots; cinnamon hearts

Servings: persons

2 gal. cucumbers
2 c. pickling lime
8 1/2 qt. water
1 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. alum
3 Tbsp. red food coloring
3 c. vinegar
3 c. water
15 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon
1 c. Brachs red hots
cinnamon hearts

1
Peel cucumbers and slice 1/2-inch thick.
2
Remove seed.
3
Mix together lime and 8 1/2 quarts water.
4
Add cucumber rings and put into two 1-gallon jars.
5
Soak 24 hours.
6
Drain and wash well in two waters.
7
Cover cucumber rings with water and soak 3 hours.
8
Mix together 1 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon alum and 3 tablespoons red food coloring.
9
Add enough water and cover cucumbers.
10
Simmer 2 hours.
11
Drain; discard water.
12
Mix together remaining ingredients and heat.
13
Pour over cucumbers.
14
Let sit 24 hours.
15
Drain and reheat liquid (do not boil).
16
Pour over cucumbers.
17
Put lid on for steam and let sit for 24 hours.
18
Heat liquid and cucumbers together and put in jars and seal.

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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, 2 c. pickling lime, 8 1/2 qt. water, 1 c. vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pickle Pinwheels 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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