7 lbs. cucumbers, sliced 1/4"
2 gallons water
2 c. lime

Soak cucumbers in water with lime for 24 hours. Rinse well. Soak 3 hours in clear water. Pour off, put pickles in the following mixture and soak overnight: 4 1/2 lbs. sugar (2 c. less than 5 lbs.) 1 tbsp. pickling spice 1 tbsp. whole cloves