The Twentieth Century Home Cook Book

Practical recipes and household wisdom from 1906 — when the icebox was high technology and dinner had nine courses.

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Quick Pickles

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Take small cucumbers of a uniform size, wash, put in a porcelain kettle, cover with cold water, add a little salt; set it on the stove, let it heat gradually and boil five minutes; then drain off all the water; add good vinegar; to one gallon of vinegar add one cup molasses, one tablespoonful cloves, and the same of cinnamon; let boil five minutes; remove to an earthen or stone dish; pour over them the hot vinegar; cover tight; when cold, they are ready for use.

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