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Gherkins - Recipe

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Directions
wash and slice pickles or leave whole. Place in a container and sprinkle with salt. Pour crushed ice enough to cover pickles. Cover and let stand over night. Drain. Boil together in a medium saucepan sugar, seasonings, and vinegar and bring to a boil over high heat and boil for (5) minutes. (tie spices in a bag). Cool slightly. Add pickles and onions and simmer for (30) minutes. Pack into very hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4" head space. Wipe rims and threads with a clean damp cloth. Tighten rings and lids. Place on a towel and let stand over night to cool. Check seals and store in a cool dry place. Shelf life is one year and, refrigerator life is six months.
 
 
Ingredients
-1 gallon very small pickles about (2 1/2 inch - 3")
-1/2 cup salt
- crushed ice
-1 1/2 cups sugar
-2 Hot Peppers (optional) (small)
-1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
-1 tablespoon Mustard Seed (tie all spices inch a bag)
-1 tablespoon celery seed
-1 tablespoon allspice
-1 tablespoon horseradish
-1 tablespoon whole black pepper
-4 cups White Vinegar