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Ingredients
- 3.5 kg pickling cucumbers
- 3 lb. (1.35kg) cucumber
- 4 oz. (125g) granulated sugar
- 1 pint (600ml) vinegar
- half a pint (300ml) water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. calcium chloride
- one and a half tbsps. mixed pickle spices
Instructions
Either slice the cucumbers or if they are small leave them whole
Blend together the water, vinegar, calcium chloride, sugar and salt
Put the cucumber in a bowl and pour over enough of the mixed liquid to cover
Put a lid on the bowl and leave overnight
Drain the liquid from the bowl into a pan and add the spices
Bring to the boil, then add the cucumber and simmer gently for about ten minutes
Pack the cucumber and pickle solution into warmed jars and seal or cover with waxed paper
Makes four 1lb (450g) jars
