Recipe of the Week
Sweet Pickles
Courtesy of
Kathy Myers
(Dave’s mother-in-law)
Sweet Pickles
INGREDIENTS
4 qts. cucumbers, sliced (I add sliced carrots, cauliflower or any crispy veggie of choice with the cukes.)
6 medium white onions, sliced
2 green peppers, cubed
3 cloves garlic, cubed
1/3 cup salt
Put all above ingredients in a large bowl and cover with ice for 3 hours.
5 cups sugar (or 3 cups sugar and 2 cups white syrup)
1/2 tsp. celery seeds
2 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard
3 cups vinegar (white)
Bring sugar, spices, and vinegar to a boil and add drained cucumber mixture. Bring complete mixture back to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Bottle and seal in sterile jars.