7 lb. cucumber sticks
Few drops green food coloring
1 gal. water
1 1/2 qt. white vinegar
1 c. slaked lime
1 1/2 tbsp. celery seed
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
7 1/2 c. sugar

Peel cucumbers and cut lengthwise, scoop out seed with spoon. Slice into strips the size of a finger; cut into desired lengths. Soak overnight in lime water; wash well until water is clear. Soak in clear water for 3 to 4 hours, drain. Heat vinegar, sugar, food coloring, celery seed and salt; pour over cucumbers and let stand overnight. Simmer for 30 minutes or until cucumbers are clear. Lift pickles from bottom of the kettle with a spoon to heat evenly. Pack into jars and seal. Yield: 10 pints.