Sweet Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 gal. sliced cucumbers
1 c. slack lime to 1 gal. water
2 qt. vinegar
9 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
1 Tbsp. mixed spices
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Pour lime solution over pickles.
Let stand 24 hours.
Drain well; wash well.
Let stand in clear water 3 hours.
Make a solution of vinegar, sugar, celery seed, cloves, spices and salt. Boil and pour over pickles to leave overnight.
Boil in solution 35 minutes.
Seal hot.