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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
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   7      pounds        cucumber
                        water to cover
   1      quart         vinegar
   8      cups          sugar
   2      tablespoons   salt
   2      tablespoons   mixed pickle spices

Wash cucumbers & cover with boiling water.  Let stand 24 hours and repeat
process daily using fresh hot water until the 5th day.  On the 5th morning,
cut cucumbers into 1/4 inch rings.  Prepare vinegar brine: bring vinegar,
sugar, salt & spices to a boil.  Pour over cucmbers.  let stand 24 hours.
The next morning, drain off brine; reheat, add cucmbers & bring to a boil.
Pack in jars & seal while hot.

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