Cinnamon Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Pour lime over cucumbers and cover with water.
2. 2
   Stir occasionally.
3. 3
   Let stand 24 hours.
4. 4
   Drain and rinse well.
5. 5
   Set in ice water for 3 hours.
6. 6
   Drain, rinse and cover with 2 cups vinegar, red food color, 1 tablespoon alum and 8 1/2 quarts water. Set 3 hours.
7. 7
   Drain, do not rinse!
8. 8
   Discard juice.
9. 9
   Heat but don't boil 2 cups vinegar, 8 cinnamon sticks, 2 cups water, 20 ounces red hots and 10 cups sugar.
10. 10
    Pour over cucumbers.
11. 11
    Bring to a boil once a day for 3 days.
12. 12
    On 4th day seal in jars.
13. 13
    Ready to eat in 1 week.