7 lbs. cucumbers, washed and sliced
1 c. lime
Water to cover

Soak cucumbers in lime water making sure all are submerged.

4 lbs. sugar
1 qt. vinegar
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. spices tied in a bag

Rinse cucumbers thoroughly twice in cold water. Drain and soak in mixture of sugar, vinegar, salt and pickling spices.

Simmer in above solution for 20 minutes after solution boils. Don't cook too fast. Place in jars and seal in hot water bath.