Old Fashioned Sweet Cucumber Pickle Recipe

Discover the secret to unbelievably delicious sweet cucumber pickles! This generations-old recipe yields crisp, tangy pickles that will be the star of any gathering. While it requires a 2-week fermentation process, the daily effort is minimal – just a few minutes of your time for incredibly rewarding results. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this timeless classic!

Prep Time 20340 mins
Cook Time 20340 mins
Calories 67.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Sweet Cucumber Pickle

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How to Make Old Fashioned Sweet Cucumber Pickle

  1. Wash and scrub 4 pounds pickling cucumbers thoroughly. Trim the ends.
  2. Combine 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 teaspoon celery seed, 1 teaspoon mustard seed, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  3. Pack cucumbers tightly into sterilized pint jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  4. Ladle the hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the jars.
  5. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on jars, and tighten to fingertip tightness.
  6. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust time based on your altitude).
  7. Remove jars from canner and let cool completely. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' as the jars seal.
  8. Let the pickles ferment at room temperature for 2 weeks. Check daily to ensure brine covers the cucumbers. If not, add a little more water to compensate for evaporation.
  9. After 2 weeks, refrigerate the pickles to slow down the fermentation process. Your pickles are now ready to enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

63 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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