Crystal Sweet Pickles

Directions

Wash cucumbers and put in brine, 1 part salt, 9 parts water.

Let stand 2 weeks. Drain and wash cut in slices, chunks or chips.

Put in cold water to cover with 1 tablespoon alum.

Let stand overnight.

Next morning, drain and wash.

Then pour the following dressing over pickles.

Bring to boil the vinegar, sugar and spices.

Let stand 24 hours. For the next 4 mornings, repour off the dressing and bring to boil and pour back on pickles.

On 5th day bring dressing to boil and can pickles in jars and pour hot dressing over pickles and seal.

These pickles are made in a crock.