Crisp Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers
1 c. pickling lime
5 lb. sugar
1 qt. vinegar
1/2 pkg. cinnamon sticks
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. cloves
green food coloring

Preparation

First Day:
Wash and slice cucumbers 1/4-inch thick.
Soak in lime water 24 hours.
Do not use metal pan.