Ginger Pickles(Mildred Gregory)

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Ingredients

  • salt water (3 1/2 qt. water to 1 1/2 c. salt for 2 gal. pickles). Be sure it will float an egg.
  • 1 qt. vinegar
  • 5 lb. sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice
  • 1 1/2 qt. water

Instructions

  1. Soak for 2 weeks in salt water strong enough to float an egg. Drain, wash, let stand in fresh water 24 hours.
  2. Drain.
  3. Let stand in alum water (2 tablespoons) for 24 hours.
  4. Drain.
  5. Pack in strong ginger water (1 tablespoon) for 1 hour.
  6. Drain.
  7. Cut into strips before going in alum water.
  8. Bring vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, and water to boil for 7 minutes and pour over pickles.
  9. Drain and bring to a boil for 7 times morning and evening.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

58 kcal 3% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 12.8g 5% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10mg
Potassium 93.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 37mg 3% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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