Cucumber Pickles #2

Directions

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   Peel
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   and
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   core cucumbers;
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   slice into rings or sticks. Soak in lime
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   water
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   24 hours. Drain and soak in ice water 3 hours. Drain and put in mixture of vinegar, alum and coloring with enough water to cover.
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   Simmer 2 hours;
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   drain and throw away liquid. Mix the vinegar and remaining ingredients. Heat to
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   boiling point.
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    Pour over cucumbers and let set 24 hours. Drain;
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    save liquid.
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    Pack pickles in jars; bring liquid to a boil and pour over pickles.
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    Seal.