Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickles Lime Pickles 5.0 (5) 4 Reviews 3 Photos They go really will with ham. Can't keep them on the shelf. They are worth the wait. Recipe by ED Updated on July 26, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 1 day 11 hrs Total Time: 1 day 11 hrs 25 mins Servings: 100 Yield: 5 1/2 quarts Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 gallons water 2 cups pickling lime (calcium hydroxide) 7 pounds cucumbers, cut into chunks 6 cups cold vinegar 8 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons pickling spice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon celery seed ½ teaspoon whole cloves 1 drop food coloring, or as desired Directions Mix 2 gallons water and pickling lime together in a large bowl; add cucumbers and soak, stirring often, for 24 hours. Drain and thoroughly rinse cucumbers under cold water. Fill a large bowl with ice water and soak cucumbers for 3 hours; drain. Pour cold vinegar into a large pot. Mix sugar, pickling spice, salt, celery seed, cloves, and food coloring into vinegar until dissolved. Add cucumbers; let sit, 8 hours to overnight. Bring cucumber mixture to a boil; remove pot from heat. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack cucumber mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Cook's Notes: Pickling lime is also known as slaked lime. Make vinegar mixture recipe 1 1/2 times so you will have plenty. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 67 Calories 17g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 100 Calories 67 % Daily Value * Sodium 26mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 17g Protein 0g Vitamin C 1mg 5% Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 48mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved