About 7 lb. cucumbers
1 c. slaked lime in 1 gallon water

Slice cucumbers 1/4 inch thick and cover with the lime mixture for 24 hours. Drain and rinse well. Cover with cold water for 3 hours. Drain. 8 c. sugar 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. whole cloves 1 tsp. pickling spice 1 tsp. salt Green food coloring