Red Cinnamon Rings
["2 gal. (about 15) large cucumbers", "2 c. dehydrated lime", "8-1/2 qt. water", "1 c. vinegar", "1 small bottle red food coloring", "2 c. vinegar", "2 c. water", "2 pkg. Red Hot candies", "10 c. sugar", "1 Tbsp. alum", "4 to 6 cinnamon sticks"]
["Peel and core cucumbers, slice into 1/2 inch rings. Soak in lime water for 24 hours, drain, rinse with clean water until clear. Pour cold water over rings and cover with ice, soak for 3 hours, drain."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "water", "vinegar", "coloring", "vinegar", "water", "Red", "sugar", "alum", "cinnamon sticks"]