Green Tomato Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. green tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 c. lime
5 to 6 drops oil of cloves
5 to 6 drops oil of cinnamon
2 gal. water
5 lb. sugar
3 pt. vinegar
green food coloring

Preparation

Soak 7 pounds thinly sliced green tomatoes in 2 gallons of water and 4 cups of lime for 24 hours.
Drain and soak 4 hours in fresh water.
Change water every hour.
Drain again.