Easy Sweet Pickles

1. 1

   Use galvanized or crock container.

2. 2

   Soak whole cucumbers in salt water that will float an egg for 14 days.

3. 3

   Drain and slice cucumbers thin.

4. 4

   Add box of alum to water to cover sliced cucumbers (let stand overnight).

5. 5

   Drain and pour 1 gallon of vinegar over cucumbers.

6. 6

   Let stand at least 6 hours.

7. 7

   Drain off vinegar (save for another batch).

8. 8

   Put layer of cucumbers in crock or churn.

9. 9

   Add sugar and pickling spices.

10. 10

    Keep layering until all are covered with sugar and spices.

11. 11

    These can be eaten after 5 days.

12. 12

    Better if they stand longer.

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