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Lime Pickles Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Cut cucumbers lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Step #2 Combine cucumber slices, pickling lime, & water to cover in a nonaluminum stockpot; stir well.
Step #3 Cover up & let this stand at about room temp 12 hrs.
Step #4 Drain cucumbers; rinse with cold water, & return to stockpot.
Step #5 Add fresh cold water to cover, & let this stand 1 hr.
Step #6 Repeat procedure 2 times.
Step #7 Drain cucumbers, & return to stockpot.
Step #8 Combine vinegar & next 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over med-heat/flame, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Step #9 Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers in stockpot; cover & let this stand 6 hrs or overnight.
Step #10 Bring cucumbers & vinegar mixture to a boil over med-heat/flame; cover, stirring carefully, & let simmer, reduce heat, 35 mins.
Step #11 Pack cucumbers into hot, sterilized jars.
Step #12 Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers, filling to 1/2 inch from top.
Step #13 Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.
Step #14 Cover up at once with metal lids, & screw on bands.
Step #15 Process in boiling-water bath 5 mins.
Step #16 Refrigerate pickles after opening.
Enjoy the Lime Pickles recipe