Ginger Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Peel cukes and cut out seed.
2. 2
   Cut into finger length strips.
3. 3
   Soak for 12 hours in lime water (3 cups lime to 2 gal water).
4. 4
   Wash and soak in alum water for 3 hours (1/2 cup powdered alum to 2 gal water).
5. 5
   Drain--DO NOT WASH.
6. 6
   Soak for 6 hours in ginger water (1/2 cup powdered ginger to 2 gal water) Drain--DO NOT WASH.
7. 7
   Add all other ingredients and boil for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Put in hot sterilized jars and seal while hot.