No Cook Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Soak cut up cucumbers for 7 days in a strong, salt water. Wash cucumbers.
2. 2
   Soak overnight in alum (use alum size of egg). Dissolve alum in water (enough to cover cucumbers).
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Soak for 6 hours in white vinegar.
5. 5
   Drain off vinegar and throw away. Layer cucumbers in jug with sugar, pickling spices, etc.
6. 6
   Best served cold.