2 gal. sliced cucumbers
1 1/2 c. lime
3 tbsp. alum
5 c. apple cider vinegar
1 bottle red food coloring
4 c. water
16 c. sugar
14 sticks cinnamon
4 oz. red hots

Dissolve lime in water. Place cucumber slices in jar. Cover with water. Soak overnight. Wash well 3 or 4 times and soak in ice water 3 hours. Drain. Soak in alum, 1 cup vinegar, food coloring and water to cover. Soak for 3 hours. Drain.

Bring 4 cups vinegar, 4 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and red hots to a boil and pour over cucumbers. Reheat syrup everyday for 3 days. On the fourth day, heat syrup and cucumbers. Bring to a boil. Place in jars and seal.