4 lb. green tomatoes, sliced thin
1 c. flaked lime
1 gal. water

Soak tomatoes in lime and water solution 24 hours, drain. Rinse well. Cover with clear water 3 hours. 1 tbsp. salt 4 1/2 lb. sugar 1 pkg. pickling spice

Boil vinegar, salt, sugar and spices until sugar dissolves. Cool. Drain tomatoes and add to syrup. Let stand overnight. Drain tomatoes, heat and boil syrup, adding tomatoes. Cook 35 minutes. Put in sterilized jars.