7 lbs. sm. green tomatoes, sliced thin

Cover with 1 1/2 cups pickling lime which is dissolved in 2 gallons water. Soak for 24 hours. Rinse carefully and cover with ice water. Let stand 3 hours and drain.

Cover with a mixture of: 5 lbs. and 1 c. sugar 1 tbsp. non-iodized salt

Tie in a cheesecloth bag: 1 tsp. pickling spice 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks

Put in with the tomatoes. Let stand overnight and then boil for 30-40 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars.

NOTE: Boil gently - tomatoes are very crisp so must be handled gently. Makes 9 or 10 pints.