Nine Day Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash pickles and slice.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup salt to every gallon and add boiling water.
3. 3
   Let stand 3 days.
4. 4
   Take out and wash.
5. 5
   Put 3 tablespoons alum in plain water; let stand 3 days.
6. 6
   Take out and wash pickles.
7. 7
   Heat vinegar, spices and sugar (1 cup sugar to 1 cup vinegar). Pour over pickles and let stand 3 days.
8. 8
   Put in jars.
9. 9
   Heat vinegar mixture and seal.