Delicious Pickles

1. 1

   Dissolve salt in 11 cups water.

2. 2

   Pour over cucumbers (size that will slice).

3. 3

   Let stand in cool place 2 weeks (keeping covered and skimmed).

4. 4

   After 2 weeks, wash off the brine and slice lengthwise, then cover with water and alum.

5. 5

   Let stand 3 hours and drain. Next, pour vinegar to cover.

6. 6

   Add pickling spices.

7. 7

   Let stand 24 hours.

8. 8

   Drain; discard solution.

9. 9

   Add 3 cups sugar 3 mornings straight, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar (this makes the syrup).

10. 10

    Put in gallon jugs or jars.

11. 11

    (Don't need to seal.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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