SWEET KOSHER DILL PICKLES

Submitted by rdtripp

"Sweet and tangy pickles made from store bought kosher dill pickles. The blend of pickling spice, the original kosher dill flavors, and sugar, make a unique pickle that goes great in sandwiches, salads, etc. -- or just to eat on the side."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 24 oz jar

ingredients

• 24 ounces kosher dill pickles, SLICERS or 24 ounces kosher dill pickles, SPEARS
• 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons pickling spices
• 1⁄4 cup reserved pickle juice
• 1⁄4 cup white vinegar

directions

1. Drain all pickle juice from jar into a bowl, leaving pickles in jar and reserving pickle juice.
2. Into sauce pan pour ¼ cup of reserved pickle juice, ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 ½ cups sugar and ,while stirring constantly with a whisk, bring to simmer over medium low heat. Immediately remove from heat, add 2 tsp pickling spice, and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
3. Place pickle jar in plate (in case it runs over) and pour vinegar/pickle juice/sugar mixture over pickles. Replace lid on jar and allow to cool completely.
4. Place jar in refrigerator and allow to marinate for about three days for full flavor.