8 c. sugar
4 c. vinegar
2 tsp. salt
2 heaping tbsp. pickling spice

Pour boiling water over cucumbers for 3 mornings. On the 4th morning, drain good and bring to a boil the sugar, vinegar, salt and pickling spice. Pour over cucumbers; let set overnight. Bring to boil next morning and pack in jars. Pour syrup over and seal. Does not need water bath.