Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600135
08/03/99

REDUCED-SODIUM SLICED SWEET PICKLES


4 lb. (3- to 4-inch) pickling cucumbers

BRINING SOLUTION:

l qt. distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)
l tbsp. canning or pickling salt
l tbsp. mustard seed
l/2 cup sugar

CANNING SYRUP:

l-2/3 cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)
3 cups sugar
l tbsp. whole allspice
2-l/4 tsp. celery seed


YIELD: About 4 to 5 pints

PROCEDURE: Wash cucumbers and cut l/l6 inch off
blossom end and discard. Cut cucumbers into l/4-inch
slices. 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). Heat to a boil. Drain the cucumber
slices. Fill hot jars with pickle slices, cover with hot
canning syrup, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Adjust lids
and process.

RECOMMENDED PROCESS TIMES FOR REDUCED-SODIUM
SLICED SWEET PICKLES IN A BOILING-WATER CANNER
  

                   Process Times at Altitudes of             

Style                                                        

of       Jar      0-         1001-             6001-         

Pack     Size     1000 ft.   6000 ft.          8000 ft.      

Hot      Pints    10 min.    15 min.           20 min.


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