Preacher Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Put the cucumbers in stone jar.
2. 2
   Pour boiling water over for 3 days (change).
3. 3
   Put alum over cukes on the fourth day and cover with boiling water.
4. 4
   Wash on fifth day and cut up in 1/2 inch or thicker slices and put back in jar.
5. 5
   Bring the vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, mixed spices and salt to a boil and pour over the cukes in the jar.
6. 6
   Makes 4 gallon jars - 1/2 bushel.