Cucumber Pickles

• 2 qt. white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 4 1/2 lb. sugar
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 1 tsp. mixed pickling spice
• 7 lb. cucumbers (pickling)
• 2 c. pickling lime

1. Cut lengthwise, like French fries, large cucumbers and remove seeds.
2. If pickles are smaller, slice or do in strips.
3. Note: Larger cucumbers are the best.
4. In plastic bowl, cover cucumbers with water.
5. Add 2 cups pickling lime.
6. Cover with towel.
7. Soak for 24 hours.
8. Rinse several times.
9. Cover with cold water.
10. Soak for 3 more hours.
11. Drain water and pour ingredients into pot (cloves, celery seed, pickle spice are best put in cheesecloth and added to pot).
12. Cook for 35 minutes (medium heat; just to boiling).
13. Pour into jars, add lids, turn upside down for best sealing results.

white vinegar, salt, whole cloves, sugar, celery, mixed pickling spice, cucumbers, pickling lime

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=542567 (may not work)