2 gal. whole cucumbers
3 c. salt
1 gal. vinegar
1 1/2 oz. box mixed pickling spice
1 (3 oz.) box alum
8 lbs. sugar

Dissolve 3 cups salt in 1 gallon boiling water. Pour over cucumbers, and let set 24 hours. Drain and cover with 1 gallon boiling water with 1 box alum, and let set 24 hours. Drain and cover with clear boiling water, and let set 24 hours.