20 med. cucumbers
8 c. sugar
2 tbsp. mixed pickling spices
5 tbsp. salt
4 c. cider vinegar

Cover cucumbers with boiling water. Allow to stand until next morning. Drain. Repeat this procedure for the next three mornings. On the 5th day, drain and slice into 1/2 inch pieces.

Combine sugar, salt, spices and vinegar; bring to a boil. pour over cut cucumbers. Let stand for 2 days. On Third day, drain the syrup into a kettle, bring to boil. Pack cucumbers in jars, pour hot syrup over them and seal in sterilized jars.