Open Jar Pickles

Instructions

1. 1

   These pickles need not be sealed and will keep indefinitely.

2. 2

   They are crisp and delicious. 9 pounds medium-size cucumbers 1 tablespoon alum 1 pint vinegar 1 pint water 3 pounds granulated sugar 6 cups vinegar 1 ounce stick cinnamon 1/2 ounce whole allspice Make salt brine to cover cucumbers, using 1 cup salt to 1 gallon water.

3. 3

   Let stand for 3 days, then drain.

4. 4

   Soak cucumbers in cold water for the next 3 days, changing the water each day.

5. 5

   Drain and cut pickles crosswise into 2 or 3 pieces.

6. 6

   Mix 1 pint vinegar with 1 pint water, add alum and allow pickles to simmer in this solution for 2 hours.

7. 7

   For a greener appearance, a little green coloring may be added.

8. 8

   Drain and pack in earthen or glass jar.

9. 9

   Combine sugar, vinegar and spices and let boil 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Pour hot syrup over pickles.