Unslacked Lime Preservation Bath
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Preserves A historic pickling and egg preservation mixture utilizing quicklime, salt, and boiling water. This foundational lime bath creates a alkaline environment suitable for traditional food preservation.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 15 mins | 2 hours | 3 gallons |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large heat-safe crock or bucket
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Lime Solution
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pt | Unslacked Lime | quicklime |
| 1/2 pt | Salt | None |
| 3 gal | Water | boiling |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Solution
- Carefully place 1 pt unslacked lime and 1/2 pt salt into a large, non-reactive, heat-safe vessel.
- Pour 3 gal boiling water slowly over the mixture, stirring carefully with a wooden spoon until dissolved and fully slaked.
- Allow the solution to settle and cool completely until the liquid is clear before using for preservation.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The cooled lime water can be prepared ahead and kept covered in a non-reactive container until needed.
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