Icicle Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Add salt to 1 gallon boiling water and pour over cucumber cubes.
2. 2
   Let stand 1 week.
3. 3
   Stir each day.
4. 4
   Drain and rinse thoroughly.
5. 5
   Add powdered alum to 1 gallon boiling water and pour over cucumbers.
6. 6
   Let stand 24 hours.
7. 7
   Drain and rinse.
8. 8
   Heat together 2 quarts vinegar, 8 pints white sugar and spices.
9. 9
   Drain, reheat and pour over cucumbers for 3 days.
10. 10
    On 4th day, heat syrup and pour over cucumbers that have been placed in sterilized jars. Put lids on and process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 14 pints.