Lime Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Peel cucumbers; slice and seed them.
2. 2
   Use 7 1/2 pounds cucumber sticks.
3. 3
   Mix lime and water; pour over cucumbers.
4. 4
   Let stand cold for 24 hours.
5. 5
   Rinse 3 different times.
6. 6
   Cool waters; let stand in ice for 3 hours.
7. 7
   Pour off; drain real good.
8. 8
   Mix vinegar, sugar and pickling spice.
9. 9
   Heat until dissolved.
10. 10
    Let get cold; pour over pickles.
11. 11
    Let stand cold 12 hours.
12. 12
    Put on stove; boil hard for 30 minutes.
13. 13
    While cooking, add turmeric and food coloring.
14. 14
    Pack tight in jars and seal.
15. 15
    Makes 10 pints.