Three-Month Pickles
["cucumbers", "2 c. vinegar", "1 tsp. powdered alum", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. pickling spice"]
["Pack cucumbers in a 1/2-gallon jar.", "Mix vinegar, alum, salt and spice together; pour over cucumbers; finish filling jar with cold water and seal.", "Leave 3 months.", "Wash cucumbers in cold water and split.", "Heat 1/2 cup vinegar and 4 cups sugar until bubbly. Pour over cucumbers in bowl so you can stir.", "Let sit for 24 hours or longer before using."]
["cucumbers", "vinegar", "powdered alum", "salt", "pickling spice"]