Aunt Laura'S Zucchini Pickles
["1 gal. peeled zucchini, cut in 3 x 1-inch cubes", "2 gal. cold water", "2 c. dehydrated lime", "1 qt. cider vinegar", "9 c. sugar", "1 tsp. whole pickling spice", "1 tsp. mustard seed", "3 tsp. salt", "few whole cloves (for color/flavor)"]
["Soak zucchini in 2 gallons cold water and lime.", "Drain and wash at least 6 to 7 times to remove all trace of lime.", "This is important.", "Let sit in cold water 3 hours, then drain.", "Mix sugar, spices and 1 quart cider vinegar to zucchini.", "This will be watery on top and not mix well.", "Let stand overnight.", "Simmer 30 minutes and seal in sterilized jars."]
["zucchini", "cold water", "lime", "cider vinegar", "sugar", "pickling spice", "salt"]