Delicious Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve salt in 11 cups water.
2. 2
   Pour over cucumbers (size that will slice).
3. 3
   Let stand in cool place 2 weeks (keeping covered and skimmed).
4. 4
   After 2 weeks, wash off the brine and slice lengthwise, then cover with water and alum.
5. 5
   Let stand 3 hours and drain. Next, pour vinegar to cover.
6. 6
   Add pickling spices.
7. 7
   Let stand 24 hours.
8. 8
   Drain; discard solution.
9. 9
   Add 3 cups sugar 3 mornings straight, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar (this makes the syrup).
10. 10
    Put in gallon jugs or jars.
11. 11
    (Don't need to seal.)