Ginger Pickles
["cucumbers", "2 c. salt", "1 gal. water", "alum (size of walnut)", "1 Tbsp. ginger", "1 pt. vinegar", "1 Tbsp. whole allspice", "1 pt. water", "1 Tbsp. celery seed"]
["Slice the cukes thin and cover with cold water in which the salt has been dissolved to 1 gallon of water. Soak 8 days. Drain and rinse in cold water.", "Add the alum to cukes. Cover with water and boil 1/2 hour. Drain and cover with water. Add the ginger and boil 1/2 hour. Drain and add the remaining ingredients. Boil until clear, about 1/2 hour. Can."]
["cucumbers", "salt", "water", "alum", "ginger", "vinegar", "whole allspice", "water", "celery"]