9 lg. cucumbers
2 c. lime
1 c. vinegar
1 1/2 oz. red food coloring
1 tbsp. alum
8 1/2 qt. water
2 c. vinegar
10 c. sugar
2 c. water
12 oz. red hots
1/8 oz. oil of cinnamon
2 tsp. salt

Peel and remove middle section of 9 large cucumbers. Slice as for apples. Soak overnight in 2 cups lime and 8 1/2 quarts water. Drain, wash and soak in clear water for 3 hours. Drain. Cover with water and 1 cup vinegar, 1 1/2 ounces red food coloring and 1 tablespoon alum. Boil slowly about 1 hour. Drain.

Make a syrup of 2 cups vinegar, 10 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 12 ounce red hots, oil of cinnamon and 2 teaspoons salt. Pour this over the cucumbers for 3 mornings. On the 4th morning, heat and can in sterile jars.