Ever Crisp Sweet Pickles
["7 lb. cucumbers, sliced or chunked", "2 c. slacked lime", "2 gal. water", "1 1/2 qt. white vinegar", "1/2 qt. water", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. white cloves", "4 1/2 lb. sugar", "1 tsp. celery seed", "1 tsp. pickling spice"]
["This solution should be hot enough to melt sugar.", "After covering with solution, let cucumbers soak in mixture overnight."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "water", "white vinegar", "water", "salt", "white cloves", "sugar", "celery", "pickling spice"]