Ginger Pickles
["5 lb. cucumbers", "1/2 c. alum", "1/2 c. ginger", "2 pt. vinegar", "2 pt. water", "5 lb. sugar", "1/2 pkg. pickle spices", "6 drops green food coloring"]
["Peel and cut cucumbers in small strips.", "Soak 24 hours (2 gallons water and 3 cups lime).", "Rinse well.", "Soak 2 hours in alum and water to cover them.", "Wash 3 times.", "Soak 6 hours in ginger and water to cover.", "Rinse well.", "Drain."]
["cucumbers", "alum", "ginger", "vinegar", "water", "sugar", "pickle spices"]