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Company Best Pickles (Sweet German Pickles)

Course: Pickles & Relishes
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 10 Medium (21 Small) Cucumbers
  • 8 Cups (4 Pounds) Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Mixed Pickling Spice
  • 5 Teaspoons Salt Non-Iodized
  • 4 Cups Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  • Cover whole cucumbers with boiling water. Allow to stand until next morning; drain. Repeat this procedure on next three mornings.
  • On the fifth day, drain and slice in 1/2-inch pieces. Combine sugar, spices (wrapped in cheese cloth), salt and vinegar. Bring to boiling and pour over cucumbers. Let stand two days.
  • On the third day, bring to boiling and seal in hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Process in water bath for 10 minutes. Makes 7 pints.

Notes

Spice bag remains with pickles until they are placed in jars. At all times keep crock or bowl covered and cucumbers weighted down in water or sauce.