Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
3 pt. vinegar
4 lb. sugar
1 Tbsp. celery seed
2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice

Preparation

Mix the lime with the 2 gallons water and pour over cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours.
Stir often, but gently.
Stir these several times so the lime mixes with the cucumbers.
Rinse well; cover with clean, cold water.
Let stand for 4 hours; drain well.