Reduced-sodium Sliced Sweet Pickles
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains | Canning, Pickles | 4 | Pints | |
INGREDIENTS
| 4 | lb | Pickling cucumbers |
| 3- to 4-inch | ||
| 1 | qt | Distilled white vinegar |
| 5 percent | ||
| 1 | T | Canning or pickling salt |
| 1 | T | Mustard seed |
| 1/2 | c | Sugar |
| 1 2/3 | c | Distilled white vinegar |
| 5 percent | ||
| 3 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | T | Whole allspice |
| 2 1/4 | t | Celery seed |
INSTRUCTIONS
Yield: About 4 to 5 pints Procedure: Wash cucumbers and cut 1/16 inch off blossom end, and discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/4-inch slices. Combine all ingredients for canning syrup in a saucepan and bring to boiling. Keep syrup hot until used. In a large kettle, mix the ingredients for the brining solution. Add the cut cucumbers, cover, and simmer until the cucumbers change color from bright to dull green (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain the cucumber slices. Fill jars, and cover with hot canning syrup leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process according to the recommendations in Table 1. Table 1. Recommended process time for Reduced-Sodium Sliced Sweet Pickles in a boiling-water canner. Style of Pack: Hot. Jar Size: Pints. Process Time at Altitudes of 0 - 1,000 ft: 10 min. 1,001 - 6,000 ft: 15 min. Above 6,000 ft: 20 min. ======================================================= === * USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994) * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 741
Calories From Fat: 8
Total Fat: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 8.3mg
Potassium: 386.5mg
Carbohydrates: 197g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 174.8g
Protein: <1g