Selection of fresh cucumbers
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Ingredients
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Directions
Quantity: An average of 14 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 9 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints.
A bushel weighs 48 pounds and yields 16 to 24 quarts--an average of 2 pounds per quart.
Quality: Select firm cucumbers of the appropriate size: about 1-½ inches for gherkins and 4 inches for dills. Use odd-shaped and more mature cucumbers for relishes and bread-and-butter style pickles.
======================================================= === * USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994) * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias