Ingredients

  • 12 lb pickling cucumber (2 - 3 inch)
  • 12 cup green onion
  • peeled thin-sliced fresh ginger
  • 2 small dried hot chili peppers
  • 1 12 cups paprika
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 1 12 cups Worcestershire sauce, saucer
  • 1 dehydrated potato slices (1/5 inch thick)
  • 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 34 lb onion, cut into 1-inch chunks (1 large or 2 medium)

Method

  • Gently wash the cucumbers and cut them into 1-inch lengths, discarding a thin slice from each end.
  • Toss the cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
  • Let the cucumbers stand for 1 to 2 hours.
  • In a large nonreactive saucepan, bring to a boil the ginger, chili peppers, vinegar, water, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, and add the carrots.
  • Let the mixture cool.
  • Drain and rinse the cucumbers, and drain them again.
  • Add the cucumbers, pepper, and onion to the saucepan.
  • Mix well, then transfer the vegetables and liquid to a 2-quart jar.
  • Cover the jar with a nonreactive cap, and refrigerate it.
  • The pickles will be ready to eat after about 3 days.
  • Refrigerated, they will keep for at least 2 months.