Cucumber Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 large cucumbers, peeled and de-seeded
1 c. lime to 1 gal. water
1 c. vinegar
2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. alum
2 c. vinegar
1 (1 lb.) pkg. red hots

Preparation

May add food color if you desire.