Wash large cucumbers, cover with boiling water. Let stand 1 day. Wash cucumbers. Boil fresh water and cover 2 more times (2 days). Slice cucumbers lengthwise. Remove seed section. Cut into long strips and cube. Make syrup and let stand 2 days.

SYRUP:

8 c. vinegar
16 c. sugar
10 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. spices

Boil 5 minutes. Pour over pickles. Let stand overnight, then heat to a rolling boil and pour into hot sterilized jars and seal. These are good for salads, hot dogs, hamburger, etc.