Never Fail Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Put powdered alum in gallon jar.
2. 2
   Slice cucumbers to fill jar. Cover with cold water.
3. 3
   Let sit 24 hours.
4. 4
   Drain and rinse 2 or 3 times.
5. 5
   Put pickling spices and salt in jar with pickles and cover with pure vinegar.
6. 6
   Let sit for 6 weeks in cool place, then drain off vinegar and add sugar.
7. 7
   Let sit 3 weeks.
8. 8
   Ready to eat.
9. 9
   Never seal jar.
10. 10
    Keep in refrigerator.