Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers, sliced to 1/4 in.
2 c. lime
4 1/3 lb. sugar
2 quarts vinegar
2 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. mixed spices
2 gallons water, cold

Preparation

Place cucumbers in 2 gallons water and lime.
Let set for 24 hours. Drain and rinse off cover.
Cover with cold water and let stand 3 hours.
Cover with vinegar and spices and let stand over night.
Heat cucumbers, vinegar and spices to boiling.
Simmer for 35 minutes.
Place in clean jars and seal.