7 lb. cucumbers
2 c. lime
4 oz. alum
1 box ginger
7 lb. sugar
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. allspice
1 tbsp. cinnamon

FIRST DAY: Soak cucumbers, lime, and 1 1/2 gallons water for 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.

SECOND DAY: Soak cucumbers in 1 1/2 gallons water and 4 ounce alum for 24 hours. Rinse and drain well.

THIRD DAY: Soak cucumbers in 1 1/2 gallons water and 1 box ginger for 6 hours. Drain well. Let soak 4 hours before cooking in 2 quarts vinegar and 7 pounds sugar for 1 hour. Then add spices. Pack in jars at once and seal.