Nine Day Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 medium cukes
8 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices
5 tsp. salt
4 c. cider vinegar

Preparation

Cover whole cloves with boiling water; allow to stand overnight.
Drain and repeat this procedure for 3 days.
On 5th day drain and slice to 1/2-inch chunks.
Combine sugar, spices, salt and vinegar.
Bring to boiling point and pour over cukes. Let stand 2 days.
On 3rd day, bring to boil, put in hot sterile jars and seal.
Makes 4 to 5 pints.