Title: Christmas Pickle
Categories: Relish
Yield: 4 Servings

5	lb	Lg. cucumbers -- peeled &
		Cored
2	c	Lime to 2 gallons water
1	sm	Jar (2 oz.) alum to 2
	ga	Water
1	sm	Box powdered ginger to 2
	ga	Water
3	pt	Vinegar to 3 pts. water
5	lb	Sugar
		Spice & red or green cake
		Coloring

Peel and core cucumbers. Cut into rings or strips. Soak 24 hours in lime water; wash. Soak 24 hours in alum water; wash. Soak 6 hours in ginger water. Pour off (do not wash). Soak 3 or 4 hours in water, sugar, vinegar (whole) cinnamon, (whole) cloves. Tie cloves in white cloth and put cinnamon in whole. Add cake coloring. Boil 1 hour. Put in jars.

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