7 lbs. cucumbers
2 c. slacked lime
1 c. salt
1/2 c. alum
1/2 box mixed pickling spice
2 qts. vinegar
5 lbs. sugar

Wash cucumbers, cut cucumbers in thin slices. Soak in lime water 14 hours, or overnight. Wash well and soak in salt water 4 hours. Drain and soak in cold water for 2 hours. Drain and soak alum water 2 hours. Drain and wash in hot water. Cook 30 minutes in vinegar, sugar and spices. Pack in hot jars. Makes 5 to 6 quarts.