6-Day Sweet Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

about 24 large cucumbers
8 c. sugar or 4 c. sugar and 4 c. honey
4 c. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice
5 tsp. canning salt

Preparation

Wash the large cucumbers.
Pour boiling water over cucumbers, enough to cover them.
Let stand overnight.
Repeat 3 times (4 times total).
Drain and cut cucumbers into 1/2 to 3/4-inch chunks. Rinse.
Mix and bring the ingredients to a boil.
Put the cucumbers into the mix.
Take off heat.
Let stand for 2 days, stirring occasionally.
Bring all to a boil.
Put into sterilized jars and seal.
Additional processing in hot water bath for 5 minutes may be done.
Makes 10 to 12 pints.