Lime Pickle

Directions

1. 1
   Add slack lime to cucumbers and cover with cold water.
2. 2
   Let stand 24 hours.
3. 3
   Drain and rinse well in two or three cold water baths and then soak for 3 hours in clear cold water.
4. 4
   Drain well. Mix vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, cinnamon sticks, mace, turmeric and cloves.
5. 5
   Pour over pickles cold and let stand 24 hours.
6. 6
   Then cook pickles and vinegar mixture for 20 minutes (cook slowly).
7. 7
   Let simmer while filling jars.
8. 8
   Seal while hot.