2 gal. cucumber chunks, peeled & seeded
2 c. pickling lime
8 1/2 qt. cold water

Mix water and lime. Add cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours. Drain and rinse well. Soak 3 hours in enough cold water to cover. Drain well. Simmer chunks 2 hours in 1 cup vinegar, 1 large bottle red food coloring, 1 tablespoon alum and water to cover. Drain.

Make syrup of following and bring to boil: 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 5 pounds sugar, 8 sticks cinnamon bark and 1 large package red hots. Pour over cucumber chunks and let stand overnight. Bring syrup and cucumber to boil. Pack in jars and seal. Add 1 tablespoon alum to syrup for a crisper pickle.