Sweet Crisp Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. medium sized cucumbers
2 qt. vinegar
4 1/2 lb. white sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. mixed pickling spices

Preparation

Soak pickles overnight.
Then boil 40 minutes.
Slice cucumbers 1/4-inch thick; cover slices with a solution of 2 cups slaked lime in 2 gallons of water.
Soak 24 hours.
Slaked lime is available from your lumber dealer.
Next day, rinse pickles well and cover with fresh water.
Soak 3 hours longer.
Drain and cover with this mixture.
Soak in a crock container (only).
Pack in jars and seal.