Sweet Crisp Cucumber Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers
1 c. flaked lime
5 lb. sugar
1 qt. White House vinegar
1/2 pkg. cinnamon sticks
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. green food coloring (may omit)

Preparation

First Day:
Wash and slice 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices of cucumbers.
Soak in lime water for 24 hours (1 cup lime to 7 pounds cucumbers and water to cover).
Do not use metal pan for soaking cucumbers.