Dutch lunch pickles (mennonite)

1 gallon

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1gallonCucumbers; quartered length- wise
4clovesGarlic
4smallsOnions
4eachesPieces dill or 4 grape leaves
4cupsVinegar
1cupWater
¼cupSalt
2cupsSugar
1tablespoonMixed spices

Directions

Cut medium-sized cucumbers into quarters lenthwise. Place in cold salt water overnight. In the norning, drain and pack into jars. Add 1 clove garlic, 1 sliced onion, and 1 piece of dill or grape leaf to each jar. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and spices and bring to a boil. Pour over pickles and seal or keep in refrigerator or cellar in a stone

jar. These are ready to eat in 1 week.

Mrs. Dewey Wolfer of Oregon _Mennonite Community Cookbook_ Mary Emma Showalter 1950 The Mennonite Community Association ISBN 87883-0411 Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 08-22-95