Cucumber Pickles

Directions

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   First day, pack cucumbers
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   in
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   jar longways.
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   Mix 1 cup plain salt and 1/2
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   gallon boiling water; pour over cucumbers. On second day, pour off water and rinse good.
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   Add 1 jar alum. Cover with boiling water.
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   On third
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   day,
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   pour off water and rinse good. Add plain boiling water.
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    On the fourth day, pour off water, then mix
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    spices
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    in
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    bag
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    with 1/2 gallon vinegar. Boil together.
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    Add to cucumbers and let stand for 7 days.
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    On eighth day, take out of vinegar and slice. Put cucumbers back in jar.
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    Add sugar until enough syrup covers cucumbers.