Seven Day Sweet Pickles

Serves:

Ingredients:

7 lb Medium-sized cucumbers
-(about 3" long)
Boiling water
1 qt Apple cider vinegar
8 c Granulated sugar
2 T Salt
2 T Mixed pickling spices

Method:

Scrub the cucumbers; put them in a large dishpan or crock and cover them with boiling water.
Let stand for 24 hours.
On day 2 drain them, then cover them again with fresh boiling water.
Repeat process on day 3 and 4.
On day 5 drain the pickles, then cut them into 1/4" slices.
Combine the vinegar, sugar and seasonings and bring to a boil.
Pour over the sliced pickles.
On day 6 drain the syrup into a saucepan, bring to a boil and pour over the pickles once again.
Repeat the process on day 7, then spoon the pickles and syrup into hot steralized jars and seal.
Makes about 7 pints.