It should be examined occasionally, and if it is spoiling, should be reboiled with a few peppercorns.

The syrup must be kept fully saturated with sugar by reboiling it once or twice during the process.

It will be fit to cook in ten days, but may be kept without injury for two months, when the pickle should be reboiled and well skimmed.

The keeping quality of the milk may be increased by reboiling it on three successive days for a half hour or longer, and carefully sealing after each boiling.