Trash Can Pickle

Directions

1. 1
   Make brine with salt and water strong enough to float an egg on top.
2. 2
   Wash cucumbers and put in a new trash can.
3. 3
   Cover the cucumbers with the brine and soak for 14 days.
4. 4
   Remove cucumbers and wash thoroughly in cold water.
5. 5
   Slice in 1/2-inch slices.
6. 6
   Put back in container and cover with the alum mixed with water.
7. 7
   Soak overnight. Next morning, drain and rinse.
8. 8
   Cover with vinegar, soak 6 hours then pour off.
9. 9
   Use sugar, pickling spice and cucumbers in layers in the trash can.
10. 10
    Store covered.
11. 11
    Pickles will be good in 2 days and will keep.
12. 12
    Take out as you need them. Use 4 or 5 gallon plastic trash can with lid.