Sweet Chunk Pickles Recipe

Name: Sweet Chunk Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. salt; 1/4 c. vinegar; 2 qt. water; 2 doz. 3 to 4 inch cucumbers; 1 Tbsp. powdered alum; water; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp. whole cloves; 1 1/2 tsp. mixed pickling spices; 3 c. vinegar; 6 c. sugar

Servings: persons

1
Wash and dry cucumbers.
2
Put cucumbers in a stone jar or stainless steel container.
3
Add salt and 1/4 cup vinegar to 2 quarts water; bring to boiling.
4
Cool.
5
Pour over cucumbers.
6
Cover with diner plate or glass pie plate.
7
Fill jar with water and use to hold plate under brine.
8
Cover and let stand 2 weeks in a cool place.
9
(If scum forms, remove it each day.)
10
Drain, discarding brine and cut cucumbers into 1 inch chunks.
11
Add alum to cucumbers and cover with cold water; let stand 24 hours.
12
Rinse well and drain.
13
Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to remaining ingredients.
14
Bring to boiling; pour over cucumbers.
15
Let stand 24 hours.
16
Drain, reserving syrup.
17
Heat syrup to boiling and pour over pickles.
18
Let stand 24 hours.
19
Repeat the last step three times.
20
Pack pickles into hot Ball jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
21
Remove spice bag.
22
Bring syrup to boiling.
23
Pour boiling hot over pickles, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
24
Adjust caps. Process pints and quarts 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

1506

kcal

Calories

385

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: 1/2 c. salt, 1/4 c. vinegar, 2 qt. water, 2 doz. 3 to 4 inch cucumbers, and more.

Yes, Sweet Chunk 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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Sweet Chunk Pickles

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Variations & substitutions

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