School Girl Pickles(Sweet Spear)

Directions

1. 1
   Soak cucumbers 2 weeks in salt water.
2. 2
   After 2 weeks, wash and soak overnight in plain water.
3. 3
   Cut lengthwise and soak in alum water for 6 hours.
4. 4
   Drain off alum water and slightly rinse with cold water.
5. 5
   Heat enough vinegar to cover to the boiling point. Cover cucumbers and let stand for 24 hours.
6. 6
   Drain off vinegar (don't wash).
7. 7
   Place layer of cucumbers and a layer of sugar until all are used.
8. 8
   Add spices tied in a bag in the middle of cucumbers and let stand for 3 days.
9. 9
   They are now ready to put in jars or any large covered container.