Peel, core, and cut cucumbers (large) into rings.
Let stand 24 hours, then drain and wash thoroughly.
Then soak 3 hours in clear water.
2 gals. cucumber rings
2 c. pickling lime
8 1/2 qts. water
1 c. white vinegar
1 sm. bottle red coloring
1 tbsp. alum
Enough water to cover cucumbers.
Simmer 2 hours and drain.
2 c. white vinegar (6)
2 c. c. water (4)
10 c. sugar (20)
8 sticks cinnamon
1 lg. pkg. of red hots
Heat until red hots are dissolved. Then pour
over cucumbers and let stand overnight. Drain
and reheat for 3 days and on the third day leave
cucumbers in syrup and bring to a boil. Pack in
jars and seal.
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