Old South Cucumber Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers, sliced
1 c. pickling lime
2 gal. water
8 c. distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)
8 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt (optional)
2 tsp. mixed pickling spices

Preparation

Soak clean cucumbers in water and lime mixture in crockery or enamel ware for 12 hours or overnight.
Do not use aluminum ware.