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                        7 Day Sweet Pickle Recipe

Recipe By     : Simply Good Cooking Pennsylvanis Dutch Style
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Canned                           Pickles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   7      lb            Cucumbers
                        Water -- to cover
   1      qt            Vinegar
   8      c             Sugar
   2      tb            Salt
   2      tb            Mixed pickle spices

Wash cucumbers & cover with boiling water. Let stand for 24 hours and
repeat process daily using fresh hot water until the 5th day.

On the 5th morning, cut cucumbers into 1/4" rings. Prepare vinegar
brine: bring vinegar, sugar, salt & spices to a boil. Pour over
cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours.

The next morning, drain off brine; reheat, add cucumbers & bring to a
boil. Pack in jars & seal while hot.

Notes:

This should be processed in a boiling water bath to avoid risk of
contamination.


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