Lime Water Chips
["7 lb. cucumbers", "2 gal. water", "2 c. household lime", "3 pt. vinegar", "1 tsp. mixed pickling spice", "4 1/2 lb. sugar (remove 1 c. from 5 lb. bag)", "1 tsp. mustard seed", "1 Tbsp. salt"]
["Slice cucumbers 1/4-inch thick.", "Cover with water and lime. Let stand 24 hours.", "Rinse well and let stand in clear water for 3 hours.", "Drain well.", "Mix remaining ingredients.", "Pour cold solution over pickles.", "Let stand overnight.", "Simmer 30 minutes; put in jars and seal."]
["cucumbers", "water", "lime", "vinegar", "mixed pickling spice", "sugar", "salt"]