Grandma Irene'S Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers
2 c. hydrated lime
3 gal. water
2 qt. vinegar
4 1/2 lb. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. pickling spices
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients together (cucumbers, lime and water). Soak 24 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Rinse well.
Cover with cold water.
Soak 3 hours.
Drain.
Mix remaining ingredients and cover cucumbers with mixture.
Soak overnight.
Add green food coloring. Boil 35 minutes in jars.
Seal while hot.