Sugar Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and place whole cucumbers in glossy stone jar.
2. 2
   Put salt in 1 gallon boiled water.
3. 3
   Pour over cucumbers and let stand for 24 hours.
4. 4
   Pour off brine; add powdered alum to 1 gallon hot water. Let stand 24 hours.
5. 5
   Pour off water.
6. 6
   Add 1 gallon hot clear water and let stand 24 hours.
7. 7
   Pour off water.
8. 8
   Boil 1 gallon of vinegar with spices.
9. 9
   Pour over cucumbers and let stand 9 days.
10. 10
    Remove cucumbers from vinegar.
11. 11
    Slice in round slices.
12. 12
    Place in jars; alternate layer of cucumbers with layers of sugar.