Old Fashioned Sweet Nine Day Pickles
Embark on a journey to preserve timeless flavor with these Old Fashioned Sweet Nine Day Pickles—a labor of love that rewards your patience with irresistibly crisp, sweet, and tangy bites. This traditional pickle recipe elevates humble cucumbers into a delicacy through a meticulous nine-day brining and syrup infusion process. Infused with warming spices like cinnamon sticks and whole cloves, these pickles deliver a nostalgic balance of sweetness and spice in every crunch. Perfect for canning enthusiasts or anyone looking to savor a bit of homemade charm, these pickles make a show-stopping addition to charcuterie boards, burgers, or even as a standalone snack. Whether you’re preserving summer’s abundance or adding a vintage touch to your pantry, these long-lasting, flavor-packed pickles are well worth the wait!
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Ingredients
- 6 pounds Cucumbers
- 1 cup Pickling salt
- 6 cups White vinegar
- 6 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Whole cloves
- 4 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 2 gallons Water
- 8 cups (approx.) Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
Day 1: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Step 2
In a large food-safe non-reactive container, dissolve the pickling salt in 1 gallon of water. Add the cucumber slices to the brine and place a plate or weight over them to keep them submerged. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
Step 3
Day 2: Drain and discard the brine. Prepare a fresh brine with 1 gallon of water and 1 cup of pickling salt. Pour it over the cucumbers, submerge them again, and let sit for another 24 hours.
Step 4
Day 3: Repeat the same process as Day 2. Discard the old brine, make a fresh saltwater brine, and let the cucumbers soak submerged for another 24 hours.
Step 5
Day 4: Drain the cucumbers and rinse them well with cold water. In a large pot, bring enough water to a boil to completely cover the cucumbers (estimate around 1 gallon). Remove the pot from heat, add the cucumbers, and let them rest for 30 minutes.
Step 6
Drain the cucumbers and immediately pack them with ice cubes to quickly cool them down. Once cool, set them aside.
Step 7
Day 5: Prepare a vinegar syrup. In a pot, combine 6 cups of vinegar and 6 cups of sugar. Place the whole cloves and cinnamon sticks in cheesecloth or a spice bag and add them to the mixture. Heat the syrup over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is hot, but do not boil. Remove from heat.
Step 8
Pour the hot vinegar syrup over the cucumbers. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
Step 9
Day 6 through Day 8: Each day, drain the syrup into a pot and bring it to a simmer. Do not boil. Pour the hot syrup back over the cucumbers, ensuring they’re fully covered. Repeat this process for each of the three days.
Step 10
Day 9: On the final day, heat the vinegar syrup again and bring it to a simmer. Pack the cucumbers into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Pour the hot syrup over the packed cucumbers, covering them completely.
Step 11
Wipe the jar rims clean, apply the lids, and process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal. Let jars cool completely and store in a cool, dark place.
Step 12
Wait at least 1 week before opening to allow the flavors to fully develop. Serve and enjoy the sweet, tangy crunch of these Old Fashioned Sweet Nine Day Pickles!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (15100.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5324.3 |
| Total Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 91422.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1316.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1246.5g | |
| Protein 18.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1228.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5288.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories