7 lbs. cucumbers, washed and sliced
1 c. lime water to cover
4 lbs. sugar
1 qt. vinegar
1 tbsp. pickling spices, tied in cloth
1 tbsp. salt

Soak cucumbers in lime water, being sure all are submerged. Rinse cucumbers thoroughly twice, in cold water. Drain and soak in mixture made from remaining ingredients. Simmer cucumbers and above solution for 20 minutes, after it starts to boil. Don't cook fast. Put in jars and seal. Yields approximately 9 pints.