Sweet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and slice cucumbers in 1-inch slices.
2. 2
   Dissolve 2 cups slack lime in 2 quarts water and add 2 gallons more water.
3. 3
   Put pickles in mixture and let stand 24 hours.
4. 4
   Rinse several times in cold water and let stand 3 hours in cold ice water.
5. 5
   Drain well and put into mixture.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil sugar, salt, celery seed, vinegar, whole clove and pickling spice and boil 35 minutes or until clear.
7. 7
   Put in clear, sterilized jars and seal.
8. 8
   You may use your larger cucumbers if not bitter.