Crisp Sweet Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lb. green tomatoes (or cucumbers)
1 lb. onions
2 qt. vinegar
1/2 c. lime
4 lb. sugar
Pickling spice to taste

Preparation

Slice tomatoes or cucumber and onions thin; cover with water then add lime and let stand 24 hours. Wash 4 or 5 times; add vinegar, sugar, and spices and cook until clear, about 1 hour over slow heat. Pack in sterilized jars; cover with hot liquid and seal.