1 gallon jar (glass) whole cucumbers
4 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. alum
2 tsp. pickling spices
4 c. vinegar (cider only)
Water to finish out gallon

Let set 8 weeks in a cool place. Pour off liquid; throw away. Do not rinse cucumbers after throwing away vinegar. Slice round way any size you like. Add 5 1/2 to 6 cups sugar (6 cups sugar makes real sweet). Shake jar to dissolve sugar. Put lid on jar and refrigerate.