Cucumber Chips Recipe

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Summary

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Ingredients

 6 pounds 4 to 5-inch cucumbers,cut into thin slices
 Canning salt1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Turmeric1 Tablespoon
 Vinegar3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1 Quart
 Sugar2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cinnamon stick2
 Ginger root piece1
 Mustard seed1 Tablespoon
 Whole Cloves1 Teaspoon
 Vinegar1 Quart
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Brown sugar2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Sprinkle salt over cucumber slices, mix thoroughly.
Let stand 3 hours; drain thoroughly.
Combine turmeric, 3 cups vinegar and 1 quart water; bring to a boil and pour over cucumbers.
Let stand until cold; drain.
Add sugar to 1 quart vinegar and 1 cup water.
Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag.
Add to pickling liquid and simmer 15 minutes; pour over cucumbers.
Let stand 12 to 24 hours in a cool place.
Pack cucumber chips into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space.
Remove spice bag.
Combine pickling liquid and brown sugar; bring to a boil.
Pour hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/4-inch head space.
Remove air bubbles.
Adjust caps.
Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
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