4 qt. unpeeled med. cucumber sliced 1/8" thick
7 1/3 c. vinegar
3 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. mustard seed
6 c. sugar
2 1/4 tsp. celery seed
2 1/4 tsp. cassia seed (cinnamon buds)

Simmer cucumber slices with 4 cups vinegar, salt, mustard seed and 1/4 cup sugar. Cover until partially tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. Place cucumber slices in hot sterilized jars. Boil together remaining 3 1/2 cups vinegar, 5 3/4 cups sugar, celery seed and cassia seed. Boil until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Pour immediately over cucumbers. Seal immediately. Makes 6 pints.