Sweet Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 lb. cucumbers
2 c. salt
8 c. vinegar
2 c. lime
2 oz. alum
16 c. sugar
1 tsp. turmeric
1/4 box mixed pickling spices

Preparation

Slice cucumbers and soak overnight in lime water.
Wash and soak in salt water 4 hours, then wash and soak in clean water for 2 hours.
Drain and place in alum water and bring to a boil.
Dip in clear water again, then mix other ingredients and add to cucumbers.
Let simmer for 30 minutes and then place in jars and seal.