Cucumber Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 gal. cukes, peeled
2 c. lime
1 1/2 qt. vinegar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves
8 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon
green food coloring

Preparation

Cut peeled cucumbers into slices.
Cut out centers.
Throw away centers.
Cover with water to which 2 cups lime has been added.
Soak 24 hours.
Drain, cover with clear water and let stand 3 hours.
Drain.
Cover with uncooked solution of vinegar, salt, oil of cloves, oil of cinnamon and sugar.
Let stand overnight.