7 lbs. cucumbers 2 gal. cold water 2 c. lime Slice cucumbers thinly, mix lime and water and soak cucumbers for 24 hours in lime water. Take out and wash well. Soak for 3 hours in ice water. Take out of water and put in vinegar mixture and soak overnight or 10 hours. Boil for 35 minutes. Pack and seal. VINEGAR MIXTURE: 1 qt. vinegar 4 1/2 lbs. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. whole allspice Bring to boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool. |