Ginger Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. cucumbers
1/2 c. alum
1/2 c. ginger
2 pt. vinegar
2 pt. water
5 lb. sugar
1/2 pkg. pickle spices
6 drops green food coloring

Preparation

Peel and cut cucumbers in small strips.
Soak 24 hours (2 gallons water and 3 cups lime).
Rinse well.
Soak 2 hours in alum and water to cover them.
Wash 3 times.
Soak 6 hours in ginger and water to cover.
Rinse well.
Drain.