Pickled Cukes

Directions

1. 1
   Soak cukes in lime water overnight (cover).
2. 2
   Drain and wash 3 times in cold water.
3. 3
   Soak 2 hours in salt water.
4. 4
   Drain and wash 3 times in cold water.
5. 5
   Dissolve alum in warm water.
6. 6
   Add enough cold water to cover cukes.
7. 7
   Add cukes and bring to a boil.
8. 8
   Drain and wash 3 times in cold water.
9. 9
   Mix sugar, vinegar and spices. Add cukes and bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Pack in hot jars.
11. 11
    Yield: 12 pints.