Lime Pickles

Directions

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   Cut cucumbers in
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   1/4-inch
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   slices
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   and cover with lime and water.
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   Let stand
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   24 hours; rinse off well and cover with clear water.
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   Let
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   stand 4 hours; drain.
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   Heat cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed,
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    pickle
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    spice
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    and
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    salt, until lukewarm. Pour over pickles.
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    Let
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    stand
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    overnight.
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    Next morning bring pickles to a boil
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    and boil gently for 35 minutes.
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    Count time after boiling starts.
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    Add
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    food coloring
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    while
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    boiling for appearance.
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    Pack in jars
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    while they are hot.
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    Cover with hot vinegar to seal.