2 c. lime
2 gal. water
9 c. sugar
1 tsp. pickling spice
1 gal. cucumbers, sliced
7 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. canning salt

Dissolve lime in water. Add cucumber slices and let stand, weighted for 24 hours. Drain off excess water and wash 3 times. Return to jar or bucket and add cold water. Let stand 3 hours.

Make syrup and tie spices in a bag. Boil and pour over cucumber slices. Put pickles and syrup in kettle and boil 35 minutes. Put in jars and seal.