7 lbs. thinly sliced cucumbers
2 gallons water
2 c. pickling lime
8 c. distilled white vinegar
9 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mixed pickling spices

1. Soak cucumbers in water and lime for 24 hours.

2. Wash in clean water and soak in fresh water for 3 hours.

3. Combine remaining ingredients, add cucumbers and soak overnight.

4. Boil pickles in soaking liquid until pickles are clear, approximately 1 hour.

5. Pour into hot, sterilized jars. Seal. Process in hot water bath 5 minutes. Makes 7 pints.