Green Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 doz. large cucumbers
1 c. white vinegar
2 tsp. alum
6 c. white vinegar
7 1/2 lb. sugar
1 1/2 oz. cinnamon stick
1 1/2 oz. whole allspice
1 Tbsp. green food coloring
2 c. salt

Preparation

Slice cucumbers and place in crock-pot with 2 cups salt and water to cover.
Let set for 3 days.
Next 3 days drain and cover with fresh water.
On the 7th day, simmer for 1 1/2 hours with 3 quarts of water, 1 cup white vinegar and alum.
Drain.
Add syrup.