Cinnamon Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 gal. cucumbers, peeled and seeded
8 1/2 qt. water
2 c. lime
1 c. vinegar
1/2 oz. red food color
1 tsp. alum

Preparation

Soak cucumbers, water and lime for 24 hours, then drain and soak in ice cold water for 3 hours.
Drain again.
Add cucumbers and add water to cover top.
Heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Soak for 2 hours.
Drain.
Throw away mixture.