1 gal. cucumbers, washed & sliced
1 c. salt
1 qt. water
3 tbsp. alum
Vinegar
5 lbs. sugar

Put sliced cucumbers in gallon jar. Mix salt and water, and pour over cucumbers. Be sure cucumbers are completely covered. Let stand 2 to 5 days. Wash and rinse in cold water and drain.

Melt alum in water and cover cucumbers. Let stand 2 days. Wash and drain.

Cover cucumbers with vinegar and soak 2 days. Drain vinegar and take cucumbers out of jar.

Layer cucumbers back in jar alternately with a layer of sugar. Repeat layering until you've used 5 pounds of sugar.