Maxines Curry Pickle A Sweet Pickle Recipes

BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, water, vinegars, mustard seed, celery seed and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add 3 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf to each jar. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SIMPLY SWEET PICKLES (NO PROCESSING REQUIRED)

Steps:

• Drain and disguard juice off pickles. (that's right, throw the juice away).
• Cut into bite-size chunks.
• Place back into original pickle jar.
• Add sugar, tobasco and garlic.
• Put the lid on and set on kitchen counter for two days. When you think of it, shake the jar. There is no liquid added, but juice comes from the pickles after a day or two.
• Place in fridge and enjoy.

OLD FASHIONED SWEET NINE DAY PICKLES

Steps:

• STEP ONE: Cut cucumbers in 1/2 inch pieces or a little larger and place in a crock or large glass container. Bring the soaking brine to a boil, pour over cut cucumbers, cover with a clean cloth and weigh down with a plate. Cover crock with a clean tea towel.
• Let stand three days.
• STEP TWO: Drain, put back in crock and cover with fresh water. There is no salt added to this.
• Let stand two days.
• STEP THREE: Drain and place back in crock.
• Bring the pickle solution with the alum to a boil and simmer two minutes pour over.
• Stand overnight.
• STEP FOUR: Drain and place back in crock. Make Sweet Pickle brine, bring to a boil and pour over. For three days drain this syrup into a large pot and bring to a boil. Pour back over the cucumber slices. The third day once again bring the syrup to a boil. Put pickles into sterilized jars, pour hot brine over and seal.
• I often replace some of the cucumber pieces with cauliflower chunks, making for a mixed sweet pickle.
• Makes about eight pints.

CURRY PICKLES

Steps:

• Place cucumbers, onions and salt in large bowl. Stir. Cover and let stand on counter overnight. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain again well.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, curry and pepper in a large pot. Stir. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Add cucumber mixture. Return to a boil.
• Pack vegetables into hot sterilized pint jars to within 1 inch of top. Fill with brine to within 1/2 inch of top. Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

THE ALMOST ORIGINAL BRANSTON PICKLE RECIPE!

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring them to the boil.
• Then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the swede is cooked, but still remains firm, about 2 hours.
• Stir well to redistribute all of the vegetables.
• Bottle and seal in sterile and hot jars.
• Allow the pickle to age for a few weeks before using, this improves the taste and it will become more "mellow".
• Serve with cheese, ploughman's lunches, in sandwiches, with cold cuts and meats. This pickle is also wonderful when added to curries and stews.

CURRY PICKLES

Steps:

• Put the cucumbers in a bowl, add the salt and water, and let stand for 5 hours.
• Drain and rinse the cucumbers well.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Add the cucumbers and heat just to the boiling point.
• Pack into hot jars and seal.