Trash Can Pickle

1. 1

   Make brine with salt and water strong enough to float an egg on top.

2. 2

   Wash cucumbers and put in a new trash can.

3. 3

   Cover the cucumbers with the brine and soak for 14 days.

4. 4

   Remove cucumbers and wash thoroughly in cold water.

5. 5

   Slice in 1/2-inch slices.

6. 6

   Put back in container and cover with the alum mixed with water.

7. 7

   Soak overnight. Next morning, drain and rinse.

8. 8

   Cover with vinegar, soak 6 hours then pour off.

9. 9

   Use sugar, pickling spice and cucumbers in layers in the trash can.

10. 10

    Store covered.

11. 11

    Pickles will be good in 2 days and will keep.

12. 12

    Take out as you need them. Use 4 or 5 gallon plastic trash can with lid.

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