| Directions |
- Cover whole cucumbers with boiling water in a crock or heatproof container. Allow to stand until next day.
- Drain and repeat this process for the next 3 days. On fifth day, drain and slice into 1/3 inch pieces.
- After sliced, put 1 tbsp. Alum in enough water to cover. Let stand overnight. Drain.
- Combine the sugar, salt, spices and vinegar in a large saucepan.
- Add green food coloring for nice green color.
- Bring to boil and pour over slices.
- Let sit 2 days, reheat, and put in jars to seal.
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Prep Time: 6 or more hours
| | Ingredients | - | | 10 medium cucumbers |
- | | alum |
- | | 8 cups sugar |
- | | 5 tablespoons salt |
- | | 2 teaspoons pickling spices |
- | | 4 cups vinegar |
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