In a large crock, layer the vegetables and salt. Weight it down and let stand in refrigerator 6 hours. 2-Drain the vegetables, rinse them and drain again. 3-Put the remaining ingredients in a large kettle and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add the vegetables and remove from heat immediately. 4-Turn into […]

Place the washed and sliced cucumbers in a brine made of the salt and gallon of water. Let stand in the brine for 8 days. Drain. Boil cucumbers in enough water to cover the cucumbers and the alum. Drain again. Mix the 2 cups of water, sugar and vinegar. Place broken cinnamon sticks, all spice, […]

1-Combine lemon juice and water in a large saucepan. 2-Add mushrooms and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes. 3-Drain and pour vinegar over. Cover and let stand 10-12 hours. 4-Drain mushrooms and reserve vinegar (vinegar can be used one more time pickling mushrooms or use in salad dressings or cooking). Place mushrooms […]

The chives give this bread a sweet taste and it is great for sandwiches and even just toasted.

BRINING SOLUTION 1 qt Distilled white vinegar — (5 percent) 1 tb Canning or pickling salt 1 tb Mustard seed 1/2 c Sugar -CANNING SYRUP- 1 2/3 c Distilled white vinegar — (5 percent) 3 c Sugar 1 tb Whole allspice 2 1/4 ts Celery seed Yield: About 4 to 5 pints Procedure: Wash cucumbers […]

RINSE AND DRAIN THE PEPPERS; trim stems to a stub. Pack the peppers into 4 wide-mouthed pint canning jars, dividing them equally. As the peppers are packed, scatter among them a share of the seasonings: In each jar place: 1 clove garlic split; 2 whole allspice; 6 peppercorns; and a piece of bay leaf. Combine […]

Place eggs in quart jar. Combine remaining ingreds in enameled saucepan and bring to boil. Pour over eggs. Cover, cool and refrigerate for at least 8 hrs.

* Apples are to be peeled, quartered and cored. ** Chili peppers are to be seeded and chopped. *** Pears should be peeled, cored and cut into strips. ~– In large preserving kettle mix the vinegar, sugar, raisins, apples, garlic cloves, gingerroot, peppers, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the apples are […]

Slice cucumbers and onion and place in gallon jars. Mix remaining ingredients well. Pour mixture over cucumbers. Screw lids on tightly. Place in refrigerator. Let stand 5 days before tasting. Will keep for a year.

Peel and chop fine the tomatoes, omions, pears, peaches and apples. Mix all ingredients and boil until thick. Pour into sterilized KERR jars and seal.