Sweet Pickles(9 Day Method)

1. 1

   Mix salt and water to make a brine thick enough to float an egg.

2. 2

   Soak cucumbers in water 3 days.

3. 3

   Be sure all cucumbers are covered.

4. 4

   Remove from salt water and soak overnight in clear water.

5. 5

   Take from clear water and put into alum water (made by mixing 2 boxes alum with 2 gallons of water).

6. 6

   Leave 2 days. Remove cucumbers and slice.

7. 7

   Pour vinegar over and add 2 pounds of sugar and pickling spice in cloth bag.

8. 8

   Heat but do not boil; let set overnite.

9. 9

   Next day, add 1 1/2 pounds of sugar; heat again. On the 3rd day, add 1 1/2 pounds sugar.

10. 10

    Heat and remove spice bag.

11. 11

    Pack pickles into jars and cover with hot vinegar liquid. Seal jars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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