Title: Judy chapman's sweet lime pickles
 Categories: Canning, Pickles
      Yield: 1 Batch
 
      7 lb Cucumbers (14 c.), cut 1/4"
           Thick
      2 c  Slaked lime
      2 ga Water

MMMMM------------------------FOR SOLUTION-----------------------------
      6 lb Sugar
      2 qt Vinegar
      1 ts Celery seed
      1 T  Pickling spice
      2 ts Salt
      1 ts Whole cloves
 
       Mix lime and 2 gallons water together, and pour over sliced
  cukes in granite, stainless steel, or plastic container.  Soak about
  24 hours. Rinse pickles in fresh water.  Cover with fresh cold water,
  let stand 5 hours. Drain well (3-4 hours).
  
       Mix ingredients for solution together, heat just long enough to
  dissolve sugar.  Pour over well drained cucumber and leave overnight.
  Then boil 30-40 minutes until pickles begin to look clear.  Pack in
  jars, cover with solution and seal.