Thursday, December 4, 2008

Crock Dill pickles

Use a 3 Gallon crock
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Layer in crock;
Grape leaves, Fresh Dill, Cucumbers, Garlic,
Bay Leaves, Hot Chili Peppers, Peppercorns.
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Use Grape leaves between all Cucumber layers,
not just on the bottom of crock.
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Boil together;
10 Qts. Water,
1 Qt. Vinegar,
3 c. Salt.
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Stir, to mix thoroughly...
then pour boiling hot brine over Cucumbers.
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Weigh down & cover good.
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Sample taste after at least one week.
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NOTE:
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If a more crispy Pickle is desired,
Soak Cucumbers in Lime Water first.
Follow instructions below.
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Mix 1 c. Lime per 1 Gallon Water.
Dissolve Lime thoroughly...-{important.
Be sure to make enough lime water to
cover all Cucumbers being used.
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Let Cucumbers soak over night in Lime Water.
(about 15 to 20 hours).
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Rinse Cucumbers in clear Water,
dry off lightly with a paper towel;
then go through process above.

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