Cut 2 gallons of cucumbers into slices. Soak in brine of 1 gallon boiling water plus 2 cups of salt. Let stand for 1 week.

8th day - Drain and cover with 1 gallon of boiling water.

9th day - Drain and cover with 1 gallon of boiling water plus 2 tablespoons of alum.

10th day - Drain and cover with 1 gallon of boiling water.

11th day - Drain and cover with little boiling syrup of 4 cups vinegar, 10 cups of sugar, 3/4 teaspoon oil of cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon of oil of cloves.

12th day - Drain and reheat syrup adding 1 cup of sugar. Pour over pickles.

13th day - Drain/reheat - add 1 cup sugar and pour over pickles.

14th day - Drain/reheat syrup adding 1 cup sugar and pour over pickles packed in jar with 1 head of fresh dill on top of each pint jar. Seal. Makes approximately 12 pints. Everyone's favorite.