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Ingredients
- 7 pounds cucumbers slices cut cross ways
- 2 cup lime
- 2 gallons water
- 2 qt vinegar
- 4 1/2 pounds sugar
- 1 tbs salt [if desired]
- 2 tsp of each [whole cloves, mixed spices and celery seed]
Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve lime in water. Add cucumbers and soak for 24 hours in lime water. Then rinse three times in cool water. Soak for 3 hours in ice water. Remove and drain. Combine remaining ingredients except spices. Pour over cucumbers and let set over night. Tie spices in a cloth bag and add to syrup and bring to a boil. Boil for 35 minutes. Pack into hot jars and seal.