Sweet Cucumber Pickles Recipe

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Sweet Cucumber Pickles
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Ingredients:

  • 1 gallon water
  • 7 lb small, fresh cucumbers , cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 1 (1.25 oz) can mixed pickling spices
  • 10 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 quarts vinegar

Directions:

  1. Dissolve lime in water in a large glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container. Add cucumber slices; cover and let stand in a cool place 24 hours. Drain and soak in cold water 4 hours, changing the water every hour. Drain and rinse well.
  2. Tie pickling spices loosely in a cheesecloth bag. Combine spice bag, sugar, and vinegar in a stainless steel stockpot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; pour syrup over cucumbers. Cool. Cover and let stand in a cool place 24 hours or overnight. (Do not drain.)
  3. Bring cucumber mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until pickles are translucent, stirring frequently.
  4. Pack pickles into hot sterilized jars; cover with syrup, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process in boiling-water bath 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.78 Kcal (1967 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.19g 0%
Sodium 18.51mg 1%
Potassium 398.36mg 8%
Total Carbs 109.23g 36%
Sugars 101.04g 404%
Dietary Fiber 3.85g 15%
Protein 3.03g 6%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 25%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 107.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.17 Kcal (218 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 2.06mg 1%
Potassium 44.24mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.13g 36%
Sugars 11.22g 404%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 15%
Protein 0.34g 6%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 25%
Iron 0.1mg 7%
Calcium 12mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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