Cucumber Pickles
["6 to 8 large cucumbers, peeled and de-seeded", "1 c. lime to 1 gal. water", "1 c. vinegar", "2 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "1 Tbsp. alum", "2 c. vinegar", "1 (1 lb.) pkg. red hots"]
["May add food color if you desire."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "vinegar", "sugar", "water", "alum", "vinegar", "red hots"]