Strip Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Make sure you use large cucumbers...I used 10.
2. 2
   Peel cukes and remove seed pockets. Cut into strips.
3. 3
   Place in a large container (not metal!) Add 1 c pickling lime to 1 gallon of water and poor over cukes. Refrigerate 24 hours.
4. 4
   Rinse the cucumber strips until water runs clean. Cover with water, place covered into refrigerator for 24 hours.
5. 5
   Rinse cukes again until water is clear.
6. 6
   In a large pot, mix sugar, salt, and vinegar. You may wrap spices in cheese cloth (I used a tea ball) or drop loose into pot.
7. 7
   Bring to a rolling boil. Add cukes and remove from heat. Refrigerate over night.
8. 8
   Bring pot of syrup and cucumbers to a rolling boil and boil for 40 minutes or until cucumbers become transparent.
9. 9
   Place in jars with lids and rings. Place in a water bath for 10 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    They are incredibly sweet, tart, crisp, and spicy.