12 large ripe cucumbers
1/2 c. salt
4 1/2 c. water
6 c. sugar
1 qt. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. mustard seed
1 tbsp. whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon

Peel, cut cucumbers into strips. Let strips stand overnight in salt and water. Drain. Combine sugar, vinegar and 1 tsp. salt in large kettle; add soaked cucumber strips and cook until transparent with remaining ingredients which have been put in a cheesecloth bag. Place in jars and seal; process in hot water bath for approximately 10 minutes.