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Posted by Lauren --Previous Message--
on January 6, 2006, 4:19 pm, in reply to "Re: ISO: Chow Mein Noodles"
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: Looking for a recipe for Chow Mein Pickles - contains
: thin strips of cucumbers, onion and green peppers,
: possibly a sweet brine. Contains mustard seed as one
: of the spices. This was popular in the 1940's - came
: from an agricultural magazine for women. I would
: appreciate any help! Thanks.
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: CHOW MEIN PICKLES
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: 3 small pickling cucumbers, sliced
: 3 green peppers, julienne cut
: 2 red peppers, julienne cut
: 1 onion, sliced
: 1/3 cup pickling salt
: 6 cups white sugar
: 3 1/2 cups white vinegar
: 2 tsp tumeric
: 2 tsp mustard seed
: 1 tsp celery seed
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: Layer vegetables with salt, and leave 8 hours or
: overnight.
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: Drain well. Place in a preserving kettle and add
: sugar, vinegar, and spices. Bring to a boil.
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: Lift vegetables from syrup with a slotted spoon, and
: pack into 1 pint preserving jars. Ladle syrup over
: top, leaving 1/8 inch head space, seal.
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: Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes.
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: Thanks SO much!!
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