7 lb. cucumbers
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
1 1/2 qt. cider vinegar
5 lb. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mixed pickle spice
1 tbsp. salt
Green food coloring

Cut cucumbers in 1/4 inch slices and cover with lime and water. Let stand 24 hours. Rinse off well and cover with clear water. Let stand 4 hours, then drain. Heat the vinegar, sugar, celery seed, pickle spice and salt to lukewarm and pour over pickles. Let stand overnight.

Next morning bring pickles to boil and boil gently for 35 minutes, counting the time after boiling starts. Before boiling, add green coloring for appearance. Pack in jars and seal. Makes 5 quarts.