Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. powdered lime
1 gal. water
7 lb. sliced cucumbers or peeled
3 qt. vinegar
10 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
spices to taste

Preparation

Mix powdered lime with 1 gallon water.
Add sliced cucumbers. Soak 24 hours.
Rinse well.
Place in cold water and soak 2 hours. Bring to boil remaining ingredients.
Drop cucumbers in solution and boil 1 1/2 hours.
Pack and seal in jars.