3 qt. sliced cucumber, without paring
2 tbsp. salt

Cut cucumber in 1/4" slices, add salt, let stand 1/2 hour, drain, wash. In a pot put 1 pint cider vinegar, 1 pint water, 1 pound sugar, 3 dozen whole cloves. Heat until sugar dissolves; add cucumbers and scald. Put in jars, seal air tight. Cool and store. Do not put cloves in jar.