Red Cucumber Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 gal. large cucumber rings
2 c. lime
8 1/2 c. water
1 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. alum
1 (1 oz.) bottle red food coloring
water
2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
10 c. sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
1 pkg. red hots

Preparation

Peel cucumbers.
Slice and remove seeds.
Mix lime and water. Pour over rings.
Let set 24 hours.
Drain off lime water and wash in clear water.
Cover with cold water and let stand for 3 hours.
Drain off water.