Virginia Chunk Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Soak cucumbers in cold water and salt for 7 days.
2. 2
   Stir every morning so as not to get a scum.
3. 3
   On the eighth day, drain and rinse.
4. 4
   Soak for 24 hours in 1 gallon cold water to 2 tablespoons alum.
5. 5
   Drain well.