2 gal. clean cucumbers cut in halves or smaller
1 gal. boiling water
1 pt. salt

Mix water, salt, pour over cucumbers. Let stand 1 week and drain. Cover with boiling water. Let stand 24 hours. Drain. Cover with boiling water which a lump of aluminum the size of a small walnut has been added. Let stand 24 hours. Drain.

2 1/2 qts. vinegar
8 pts. sugar
Spices to taste

Heat to boiling point, pour over pickles let stand 24 hours. Drain and heat, pour over pickles. Repeat for 5 mornings. Put in jars.