2 gallons lg. cucumbers

Peel cucumbers and cut into 1/2" slices crosswise; cut out centers.

STEP 1:
2 c. lime
8 1/2 qts. water

Mix and pour over cucumbers in crock. Let stand 24 hours. Stir once or twice.

STEP 2:

Remove rings, rinse in cold water 3 times. Put in ice water to cover. Let stand 3 hours; drain.

Mix 1 cup vinegar, small bottle red food coloring and 1 tablespoon alum. Pour mixture over rings. Add water if needed to cover rings. Simmer 25 minutes. Drain and pour juice out. Mix 3 1/2 cups water, 3 1/2 cups white vinegar, 10 cups sugar, 3 (9 oz.) bags cinnamon red hots or 8 sticks cinnamon. Bring to boil and pour over rings. Let stand 24 hours.

STEP 3:

Drain off mixture, add 1 cup sugar, bring to boil and pour over rings. Let stand 24 hours.

STEP 4:

Pour mixture off, add 1 cup sugar, bring to boil and pour over rings. Let stand 24 hours.

STEP 5:

Bring to boil, put in jars and seal.