Soak cucumbers in salt water (enough salt in water to float an egg)
for 3 days in a stone jar --crock. (can use plastic buckets)
Drain and soak in clear water for 3 days.
Drain, cut, and simmer in weak vinegar solution with 1 tsp alum.
Bring to a boil and add food coloring, if desirec. Drain.
Cover with:
3 pts brown vinegar --Wrap spices in white, cotton
3 cup white sugar cloth & tie. Boil with
1oz cinnamon sticks vinegar mix and pour over
1oz whole cloves pickles. Let stand 1 day.
1oz whole allspice Drain & repeat process for 4
days. Discard spices. Pack
in jars, boil juice & seal.