Dissolve and pour over cucumbers gallon glass jar let stand for 2 weeks Wash off brine water and cover with cold water Add 2 tablespoons alum powder and let stand for 24 hours Drain off alum water Pour vinegar to cover and add 2 teaspoons pickling spices tied in a bag and leave for 24 hours Drain off vinegar and throw away Add 3 cups sugar for 3 mornings straight These pickles do not have to be sealed The whole process is done in the gallon glass jar