7 lb. pickles, sliced thin
2 gal. cold water
2 c. lime (in water)

VINEGAR SOLUTION:

2 qt. white vinegar
5 lbs. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tbsp. pickling spices
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tbsp. salt

Combine first three ingredients and let set for 24 hours. Then wash thoroughly several times. Let set in clear cold water for 3 hours. Then put pickles in the vinegar solution and let set for 24 hours; then heat vinegar and pickles together and boil for 35 minutes. Seal in hot jars. Makes 6 quart.