Candied Cucumbers
["7 lb. or 7 pt. cucumbers", "2 c. lime to 8 1/2 qt. water", "1 c. vinegar (5 percent, white)", "2 oz. red food coloring", "1 Tbsp. alum", "enough water to cover"]
["Soak 7 pounds or 7 pints of cucumbers in 2 cups of lime to 8 1/2-quarts of water.", "Let stand 24 hours.", "Drain and wash.", "Soak in cold water for 4 hours.", "Simmer cucumbers in 1 cup of vinegar, 2 ounces red food coloring, 1 tablespoon alum and enough water to cover for 2 hours.", "Drain and set aside."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "vinegar", "red food coloring", "alum", "water"]