1/2 gal. water
1 c. coarse salt
1 gal. sliced cucumbers
1/2 gal. water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1/2 gal. water
1 tbsp. powdered ginger
1 qt. vinegar
6 c. sugar
1 tbsp. celery seed
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. powdered cinnamon

Mix 1/2 gallon of water and coarse salt. Bring to a boil. Pour over 1 gallon sliced cucumbers. Put plate on top of cucumbers to keep under solution. Place cloth over container; let stand 4 days. On 5th day, drain cucumbers, rinse well and drain again. Boil 1/2 gallon water with alum added. Pour over cucumbers and let stand 1 day. On 6th day, drain well. Boil 1/2 gallon water with ginger added; pour over cucumbers. On 7th day, drain well. Boil 1 quart vinegar, sugar, celery seed, cloves and cinnamon. Add cucumbers and bring to a boil again. Place in sterilized jars and seal.