Step 1: 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
Step 2: Let stand three days
Step 3: STEP TWO, drain, put back in crock and cover with fresh water. There is no salt added to this
Step 4: Let stand two days
Step 5: STEP THREE, drain and place back in crock
Step 6: Bring the pickle solution with the alum to a boil and simmer two minutes pour over. Stand overnight
Step 7: 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 sterilised jars, pour hot brine over and seal.
Step 8: I often replace some of the cucumber pieces with cauliflower chunks, making for a mixed sweet pickle. Makes about eight pints
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