Aristocratic
Pickles
Combine 1 cup
salt and enough water to cover
36 medium cucumbers,
sliced thin.
Let stand 7 days,
stirring daily.
Drain, cover
with cold water to which add 1 teaspoon alum.
Heat 10 minutes
and drain.
Cover with water
to which 1 tablespoon of ginger has been added.
Simmer 10 minutes,
drain.
Combine:
6 cups sugar
4 cups vinegar
1 tablespoon
salt
Spices: ( Put
in a gauze bag tied off)
1 tablespoon
cloves, 1 tablespoon allspice, 1 tablespoon celery seed, 2 sticks of
cinnamon,
Boil syrup and
spices together and add cucumbers. Simmer 20 - 30 minutes.
Remove spice
bag.
Pack into jars
and seal.
Store in a cool
dry place.
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