7 lb. med. sized cucumbers
Water to cover
1 qt. vinegar
8 c. sugar
2 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. mixed pickle spices

Wash cucumbers and cover them with boiling water. Let stand 24 hours and drain. Repeat each day for 4 days, using fresh water each time. On the fifth day, cut cucumbers in 1/4 inch rings.

Combine vinegar, sugar, salt and spices. Bring liquid to a boil and pour over sliced cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours. Drain syrup and bring to a boil. Pour over cucumbers. Repeat on the 6th day.

On the last day, drain off the syrup again and bring to a boil. Add cucumber slices and bring to the boiling point. Pack into hot jars and seal. These are very crisp and delicious pickles.

P. S. We put the spices in a cloth bag and discard them when done.