Aunt Laura'S Zucchini Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 gal. peeled zucchini, cut in 3 x 1-inch cubes
2 gal. cold water
2 c. dehydrated lime
1 qt. cider vinegar
9 c. sugar
1 tsp. whole pickling spice
1 tsp. mustard seed
3 tsp. salt
few whole cloves (for color/flavor)

Preparation

Soak zucchini in 2 gallons cold water and lime.
Drain and wash at least 6 to 7 times to remove all trace of lime.
This is important.
Let sit in cold water 3 hours, then drain.
Mix sugar, spices and 1 quart cider vinegar to zucchini.
This will be watery on top and not mix well.
Let stand overnight.
Simmer 30 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.