1 gallon cucumbers, sliced
4 tsp. non-iodized salt
4 tsp. powdered alum
4 tsp. pickling spice
vinegar, enough to cover
6 c. sugar

Cover cucumbers with vinegar and spices. Let set for 6 weeks in a cool, dark place. Stir once a week. At the end of 6 weeks, drain off vinegar, add sugar and let set for 24 hours.