4 lb. or 1 gal. peeled, sliced cucumbers
1 c. lime
1 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. red food coloring
1 tsp. alum
4 sticks cinnamon
1 c. water
5 c. sugar
6 1/2 oz. cinnamon red hot candy
Whole cloves

Peel and slice cucumbers 1/2 inch thick to make 1 gallon (about 4 pounds). Cut out seed centers. Soak for 24 hours in 1 cup lime and water to cover. Drain and wash well. Soak for 3 hours in ice water; drain again. Mix 1 cup vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, 1 teaspoon alum, and water to cover cucumbers. Simmer for 2 hours at low temperature. Drain and discard water. Mix 4 stick cinnamon, 6 1/2 ounces red hot candy, 1 cup vinegar, 5 cups sugar. Bring mixture and pickles to a boil. Fill jars and add 4 whole cloves to each pint. Adjust lids and process for 5 minutes in water bath.