15 big yellow cucumbers, peel, core and slice 1/4 inch thick

Soak for 24 hours in 2 cups dehydrated lime and 8 1/2 quarts water. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cover and soak in cold water for 3 hours, drain. Mix and pour over:

1 c. vinegar
1 bottle red food coloring
1 tbsp. powdered alum

Cover with water. Simmer 2 hours. Drain. Boil:

2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
7 oz. red hots
10 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon

Pour over and let set overnight. Pour off and heat 3 mornings. The 4th morning heat and seal in jars.