Sweet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Slice cucumbers.
2. 2
   Place in large container with 2 gallons of water and lime.
3. 3
   Soak 24 hours.
4. 4
   Then rinse well.
5. 5
   Soak 3 hours in clear cold water, changing water every hour.
6. 6
   Place cucumbers in pot and set aside.
7. 7
   If you don't like spice in your pickles, you may tie the spice in a cloth (one tablespoon per cloth).
8. 8
   Place vinegar, salt, sugar and spice in pot and bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Then pour over cucumbers and let set overnight.
10. 10
    Next morning, bring to boil and then cook 35 minutes.
11. 11
    Place hot pickles in 9 pint jars and seal.