Polly'S Pickles * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

25 to 30 small cucumbers
2 c. lime (calcium hydroxide)
2 gal. water
6 c. sugar
2 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. salt
2 qt. white vinegar

Preparation

Slice cucumbers 1/8-inch thick.
Dissolve lime in water in a glass, stone or stainless steel container.
Add cucumbers, being sure that cucumbers are covered with liquid.
Let stand 24 hours. Rinse well, let stand 3 hours in clear water and drain.
Mix vinegar, sugar, cloves and salt.
Pour over cucumbers and let stand overnight.
Bring to boil, and boil 35 minutes.
Fill sterilized jars to 1/2-inch of top.
Seal, boil jars in hot water bath for 5 minutes. Chill pickles before serving.