Name: Anonymous 2009-10-17 14:46
PICKLED DICKS
25 dill size dicks
Brine:
1 Part salt -- 9 parts water
1 Qt. white vinegar
2 Qt. white sugar
2 Tbsp. cloves
2 Sticks cinnamon
Wash dicks and put in brine, 1 part salt, 9 parts water. Let stand 2 weeks. Drain and wash cut in slices, chunks or chips. Put in cold water to cover with 1 tablespoon alum. Let stand overnight.
Next morning, drain and wash. Then pour the following dressing over dicks. Bring to boil the vinegar, sugar and spices. Let stand 24 hours. For the next 4 mornings, repour off the dressing and bring to boil and pour back on dicks. On 5th day bring dressing to boil and can dicks in jars and pour hot dressing over dicks and seal.
25 dill size dicks
Brine:
1 Part salt -- 9 parts water
1 Qt. white vinegar
2 Qt. white sugar
2 Tbsp. cloves
2 Sticks cinnamon
Wash dicks and put in brine, 1 part salt, 9 parts water. Let stand 2 weeks. Drain and wash cut in slices, chunks or chips. Put in cold water to cover with 1 tablespoon alum. Let stand overnight.
Next morning, drain and wash. Then pour the following dressing over dicks. Bring to boil the vinegar, sugar and spices. Let stand 24 hours. For the next 4 mornings, repour off the dressing and bring to boil and pour back on dicks. On 5th day bring dressing to boil and can dicks in jars and pour hot dressing over dicks and seal.