SWEET N SPICY PICKLES

SWEET N SPICY PICKLES

Prep Time 2hours hrs 30minutes mins

Water Bath Processing Time 10minutes mins

Total Time 2hours hrs 50minutes mins

8 pint jars  

Ingredients

5 pounds cucumbers sliced 1/4 inch thick

2 large onions sliced (left these out) (used hot peppers instead)

1/2 cup non iodized salt (kosher or sea salt)

6 cups water

3 cups white distilled vinegar

1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

3 1/2 cups sugar

2 tablespoons mustard seed

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

10 whole cloves (left these out)

5 tablespoons garlic chopped

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes more if you want it spicier 

Instructions

Place the cucumbers, onions, salt, and water into a non-reactive container and let sit for two hours.

Drain the mixture and rinse thoroughly. Allow it to sit in the colander for several minutes.

Mix the remaining ingredients in a large pot. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Add the cucumbers. When it comes to a simmer, remove it from the heat.

Pack the cucumbers into sterilized jars. Pour the liquid over the cucumbers leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Wipe the rims with a cloth dampened with vinegar and water. Place the flats and rings on the jars and tighten.

Bring the water in the water bath to a rapid boil. Gently, place the jars in the water making sure the tops are covered by at least one inch. Cover and process for 10 minutes. (used low temp pasteurization 30 min @ 180f) 

Remove the jars from the water and place on a towel. After 24 hours, remove the rings.

Wait two weeks before eating. This will give all the flavors time to meld together.

From https://parsleythymelimoncello.com/2017/07/17/sweet-spicy-pickles/