preparation
Pack whole cucumbers in 1/2 gallon jar. Mix vinegar, salt, spices and alum together. Pour over cucumbers. Finish filling jar with cold water. Put Saran Wrap on jar; seal tight and set aside. In fall when you want to eat, take out of jar and dry off. Slice pickles about 1 1/2-inches thick. Pour about 1 1/2 pounds sugar over them; seal and shake jar to dissolve sugar. Leave in refrigerator as you use them. The longer they set, the crispier they get. |