Sweet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix water with pickling salt and boil.
2. 2
   Let cool.
3. 3
   Slice cucumbers into gallon jar.
4. 4
   Pour water over cucumbers and let sit 14 days.
5. 5
   Drain and rinse.
6. 6
   Cover with cold water to which alum is added.
7. 7
   Let set 24 hours.
8. 8
   Drain water and cover with white vinegar.
9. 9
   Put pickling spice in a bag and add to jar.
10. 10
    Let set 24 hours.
11. 11
    Drain vinegar.
12. 12
    Add 3 cups sugar.
13. 13
    Stir well.
14. 14
    Repeat sugar for a total of 3 days.
15. 15
    They make their own juice. May be left in jar or put in smaller jars. They do not need to be sealed.