Mix: 8 1/2 qts. water 1 c. vinegar

Pour over cucumbers and let set 24 hours. Drain and wash 3 times. Then let stand 3 hours in cold water. Make a syrup of: 1 sm. bottle red food color 1 tbsp. alum Water, enough to cover

Simmer 3 hours. Drain.

Make syrup of: 10 c. sugar 2 c. water 8 cinnamon sticks or bark 20 oz. red hot candies

Heat until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumbers in crock or pan and let stand 3 days. 4th day, pour off syrup and heat. Pack pickles in jars and cover with heated syrup. Seal.