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Dill Sweet Pickles

Here’s the scoop on a classic recipe for sweet pickles that pop with color and flavor.

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Pickles -- Dill & Sweet

Ingredients:

12 c. cucumbers, sliced by hand or on a mandoline
4 onions, sliced
2 sweet red bell peppers, sliced, seeds and stem removed
1/2 c. salt
2 c. vinegar
1-1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. turmeric
2 tsp. mustard seed

1. Combine vegetables and salt; let stand 30 minutes, then drain (figure A).

2. Heat vinegar, sugar and spices. Add vegetables and bring to a boil; boil for 5-10 minutes or until transparent (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

3. Pack hot pickles and liquid into heated jars, leaving 1/4" headspace (figure C). Keep jars and lids hot in a hot-water bath while preparing the ingredients (figure D).

4. Remove air bubbles with a nonmetallic spatula; wipe jar rims clean with a clean cloth. Screw lids on evenly and firmly, just to the point of resistance (figure E).

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

4. Process the jars for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner. This recipe makes approximately 4 quarts.

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