Lime Pickles
["7 lb. cucumbers, cut crosswise", "2 c. lime", "2 gal. water", "2 qt. vinegar", "8 c. water", "1 Tbsp. salt", "pickling spice"]
["Mix raw cucumbers in lime and first 2 gallons of water.", "Soak for 24 hours; then rinse 3 times.", "Soak 3 additional hours in ice and water.", "Remove carefully and drain.", "Make the syrup.", "Stir remaining ingredients together until dissolved.", "Pour over cucumbers.", "Let stand 3 or 4 hours (or overnight).", "Add pickling spice to taste.", "Boil 35 minutes and fill jars with cucumbers and syrup.", "Leave 1/2-inch headspace and seal jars."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "water", "vinegar", "water", "salt", "pickling spice"]