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What Is Slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 2 recipes to cook tonight.

In Chinese:熟石灰(氢氧化钙)
British (UK) term: Slaked lime (calcium hydroxide)
en français:de la chaux éteinte (hydroxyde de calcium)
en español:cal apagada (hidróxido de calcio)

Recipes using slaked lime (calcium hydroxide)

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Domatoules Glyko (Spicy Cherry Tomato Preserves)

Domatoules Glyko (Spicy Cherry Tomato Preserves)

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Domatoules Glyko (Spicy Cherry Tomato Preserves) recipe

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Watermelon Rind Pickles (Mom)

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Mom's old-fashioned watermelon rind pickles soaked in lime water, then simmered in sweet spiced vinegar syrup until jewel-like and translucent. A Southern heirloom canning recipe worth the wait.

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