Sweet Gherkins
["about 7 qt. or 5 lb. cucumbers (1 1/2 to 3-inches in length)", "1/2 c. salt", "8 c. sugar", "6 c. vinegar", "3/4 tsp. turmeric", "2 tsp. celery seed", "2 tsp. whole mixed pickling spice", "8 pieces cinnamon stick", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["First Day:", "In the morning, wash cucumbers (stem end may be left on).", "Drain cucumbers and place in large container.", "Cover with boiling water.", "In the afternoon (6 to 8 hours later, drain the cucumbers and cover with fresh boiling water."]
["cucumbers", "salt", "sugar", "vinegar", "turmeric", "celery", "cinnamon", "vanilla"]