Ingredients
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1 c. salt
2 qt. boiling water
1 gal. sliced cucumbers
1 Tbsp. alum
1 1/4 qt. dark vinegar
4 pt. sugar
small handful pickling spice
Preparation
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Add salt to boiling water and pour over cucumbers.
Let stand 4 days. Drain and wash cucumber slices, then pour 2 quarts boiling water over cucumbers.
Let stand 24 hours.
Drain. Add alum to 2 quarts boiling water and pour over cucumbers.
Let stand 24 hours. Drain. Boil together the vinegar, sugar and spice.
Pour over pickles. Repeat for 4 days.
Pack pickles in sterilized jars and pour hot syrup on and seal.
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