Christmas Pickles

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Christmas Pickles

 

4 pounds white sugar

25 commercial pickling  pickles

1 1/2 pints vinegar

2 tablespoons whole black pepper

1/4 cup allspice

4 cloves garlic

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar

 

Slice pickles into 1/4 inch slices. Slice garlic buds. Arrange in earthen jar.

Mix sugar, vinegar and spices and bring to a boil. Cool and add tarragon vinegar

and olive oil. Pour over pickles and garlic.

Cover jar and store in cool place. Allow 3 weeks to ripen.