Lime Sweet Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers, sliced
2 qt. water
2 c. lime
2 qt. vinegar
9 c. sugar
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. mixed pickling spice
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. table salt

Preparation

Cover cucumbers with water and lime.
Soak for 24 hours. Rinse well with clear water.
Soak in clear water for 3 hours, or more.
Drain.