Lime Water Chips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers
2 gal. water
2 c. household lime
3 pt. vinegar
1 tsp. mixed pickling spice
4 1/2 lb. sugar (remove 1 c. from 5 lb. bag)
1 tsp. mustard seed
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Slice cucumbers 1/4-inch thick.
Cover with water and lime. Let stand 24 hours.
Rinse well and let stand in clear water for 3 hours.
Drain well.
Mix remaining ingredients.
Pour cold solution over pickles.
Let stand overnight.
Simmer 30 minutes; put in jars and seal.