Cut 30 pounds cucumbers into 1/2 inch slices; cut out seeds. Soak for 24 hours in 2 cups lime. Broil for 2 hours in 2 cups vinegar, 2 tablespoons alum, and red food coloring. Soak for 3 hours in icy water. Bring to boil in a syrup of 6 cups sugar, 2 cups white vinegar, 1 large bag of Tom's red hots (candy), and 4 sticks cinnamon. Seal in clean jars and process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.