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                         Seven Day Sweet Pickles

Recipe By     : The Best Of Amish Cooking by Phyllis Pellman
Serving Size  : 7    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pickles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   7       lb           Cucumbers (about 3" long)
                        Water -- boiling
   1       qt           Apple cider vinegar
   8       c            Granulated sugar
   2       tb           Salt
   2       tb           Mixed pickling spices

  Scrub the cucumbers; put them in a large dishpan or crock and cover
  them with boiling water. Let stand for 24 hours. On day 2 drain
  them, then cover them again with fresh boiling water. Repeat
  process on day 3 and 4. On day 5 drain the pickles, then cut them
  into 1/4" slices. Combine the vinegar, sugar, and seasonings and
  bring to a boil. Pour over the sliced pickles. On day 6 drain the
  syrup into a saucepan, bring to a boil and pour over the pickles
  once again. Repeat the process on day 7, then spoon the pickles and
  syrup into hot sterilized jars and seal.

  Yield: 7 Pints
  
  Posted by: Michael Hatala, Prodigy Food & Wine Board
  Posted by: Bert Quillin


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