Never Can Cucumber Pickles

1. 1

   Mix salt with water.

2. 2

   Pour over cucumbers and let stand 3 days; drain off salt water.

3. 3

   Rinse 3 times.

4. 4

   Add alum to pitcher of water and pour over cucumbers.

5. 5

   Let stand 24 hours; drain, leaving cucumbers in container.

6. 6

   Rinse 3 times.

7. 7

   Fill container of cucumbers with undiluted vinegar.

8. 8

   Let stand 7 days.

9. 9

   Drain off vinegar, but don't rinse.

10. 10

    Add 3 cups sugar, turmeric and enough pickling spice to form ball size of walnut; tie in a cloth and drop in container with cucumbers, sugar and turmeric (leave in container).

11. 11

    Add 3 cups sugar everyday for 3 days and serve when desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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