Strip Pickles

1. 1

   Make sure you use large cucumbers...I used 10.

2. 2

   Peel cukes and remove seed pockets. Cut into strips.

3. 3

   Place in a large container (not metal!) Add 1 c pickling lime to 1 gallon of water and poor over cukes. Refrigerate 24 hours.

4. 4

   Rinse the cucumber strips until water runs clean. Cover with water, place covered into refrigerator for 24 hours.

5. 5

   Rinse cukes again until water is clear.

6. 6

   In a large pot, mix sugar, salt, and vinegar. You may wrap spices in cheese cloth (I used a tea ball) or drop loose into pot.

7. 7

   Bring to a rolling boil. Add cukes and remove from heat. Refrigerate over night.

8. 8

   Bring pot of syrup and cucumbers to a rolling boil and boil for 40 minutes or until cucumbers become transparent.

9. 9

   Place in jars with lids and rings. Place in a water bath for 10 to 12 minutes.

10. 10

    They are incredibly sweet, tart, crisp, and spicy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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