10 med. cucumbers
8 c. sugar
2 tbsp. mixed pickling spice
4 c. vinegar

Wash cucumbers and remove stems. Place cucumbers in large enamel pan or in crock jar. Pour boiling water over cucumbers each day for 4 days, being sure to drain thoroughly before adding boiling water each day. On the 5th day, drain and slice cucumbers. Then cover with the following mixture:

8 c. sugar
2 tbsp. mixed pickling spice
4 c. vinegar

Combine and heat this mixture until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumbers and let stand for 2 days. On the 8th day let it come to a boil, place in jars and seal. Yield: 4 1/2 quarts.