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Ingredients

  • 7 lb. sliced cucumbers (or very small ones)
  • 2 c. slaked lime
  • 1 gal. water
  • 3 qt. vinegar
  • 4 lb. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 pkg. pickling spice

Method

  • Soak cucumbers in lime water 24 hours.
  • Soak cucumbers in clear water 2 hours.
  • Drain 15 minutes.
  • Prepare syrup, using vinegar, sugar, salt and pickling spice.
  • Tie spice in bag to keep pickles clear.
  • Put cucumbers in hot, not boiling syrup.
  • Simmer 2 to 3 hours but do not boil.
  • Seal while hot.
  • Process 10 minutes at simmering temperature.