Refrigerator Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash cucumbers and place in gallon jar.
2. 2
   Add vinegar, salt, pickling spice and alum.
3. 3
   Add cold water to fill jar.
4. 4
   Place lid on jar and let stand 3 to 4 weeks.
5. 5
   Drain pickles; rinse and slice thinly into a large bowl.
6. 6
   Cucumbers will be soft at this time but will become crisp later.
7. 7
   Add sugar and water and let stand, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
8. 8
   Put in plastic or glass containers and place in refrigerator.
9. 9
   Will keep for one year.