12 Day Sweet Cucumber Pickles(Makes 2 Gallons) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. salt
1 gal. water or more
2 gal. whole cucumbers
1 1/2 c. alum
1 gal. vinegar
1 box cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 boxes whole cloves
2 Tbsp. turmeric
10 lb. sugar

Preparation

Dissolve 4 cups salt to 1 gallon of boiling water.
May take more than 1 gallon to cover.
Pour over 2 gallons of whole cucumbers.
Let stand 24 hours and drain.