Thunder N' Lightning Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 1/2 lb. cucumbers
3 pt. ice water
2/3 c. salt
4 to 5 sprig dill blossoms
1 Tbsp. mustard seed
2 tsp. grated horseradish
2 hot pepper pods
2 1/2 c. white vinegar
2/3 c. water
3/4 c. white sugar

Preparation

Peel cukes.
Slice in half lengthwise.
Cut halves into thirds, then in half crosswise.
Put in non-reactive bowl and cover with brine made with ice water and salt.
Cover and let stand overnight.