Lime Pickles

Ingredients

• 7 lb cucumbers cut in 14-inch slices
• 2 c lime
• 2 gal water
• 3 pt vinegar
• 4 lb sugar
• 1 Tbsp celery seed
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 1 Tbsp mixed pickling spice

Directions

1. Mix the lime with the 2 gallons water and pour over cucumbers Let stand 24 hours
2. Stir often but gently
3. Stir these several times so the lime mixes with the cucumbers
4. Rinse well cover with clean cold water
5. Let stand for 4 hours drain well