24-Hour Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Cut cucumbers into thin slices.
2. 2
   Wash and soak in lime water overnight.
3. 3
   Wash well and soak in salt water four hours.
4. 4
   Drain and soak in cold water two hours.
5. 5
   Drain again and bring to a full rolling boil in alum water.
6. 6
   Drain and rinse.
7. 7
   Cook 30 minutes in vinegar, spices and sugar.
8. 8
   Pack either hot or cold.