7 lbs. cucumbers, cut in 1/2 inch slices
5 lbs. sugar
5 pts. vinegar
1 sm. box pickling spice
3 c. lime (builder's lime)

First Day: Soak 24 hours in 2 gallons water and 3 cups lime, well dissolved.

Second Day: Change water every 4 hours; leave in water overnight, then drain.

Third Day: Bring vinegar and sugar and spices to boil. (Spices can be tied up in cheesecloth.) Pour over cucumbers and leave overnight.

Fourth Day: Put in a large pan (enamel or stainless steel) and simmer for one hour or until pickles change appearance and look done. Put in jars and seal.

Notes: Do not use aluminum pans for these pickles. Builder's lime can be purchased at lumber yards or feed stores. When rinsing the cucumbers on the second day, rinse them well or the lime will stick to them.