Thanksgiving Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Pack whole cucumbers in 1/2 gallon jar. Mix vinegar, salt, spices and alum together.
2. 2
   Pour over cucumbers. Finish filling jar with cold water.
3. 3
   Put Saran Wrap on jar; seal tight and set aside. In fall when you want to eat, take out of jar and dry off.
4. 4
   Slice pickles about 1 1/2-inches thick.
5. 5
   Pour about 1 1/2 pounds sugar over them; seal and shake jar to dissolve sugar.
6. 6
   Leave in refrigerator as you use them.
7. 7
   The longer they set, the crispier they get.