From the kitchen of Sandra Ashley

Step # 1

2 gal. large peeled cucumbers
2 c. pickling lime
8 ½ qts. Water

Scrape and seed cucumbers and cut until they are in "rings"; Mix together pickling lime and water. 

Place rings into water/lime mixture and let stand for 24 hours; Drain rings in cold water to rinse away lime; Soak rings for three hours in ice water and drain.

Step # 2

1 c. White vinegar
1 large bottle red food coloring (1 oz.)
1 Tbsp. alum
8 ½ qts. Water

Mix all together; Cover drained cucumbers with this mixture. Heat and simmer for 2 hours. Drain and rinse.

Step # 3

2 ½ c. water
8 sticks cinnamon
2 ½ c. white vinegar
1 (10 oz.) pkg cinnamon imperials (red hot candies)
5 lb. sugar

Mix altogether; Bring mixtire to a boil, Pour over rings. Keep container tightly closed and let stand overnight

Step # 4

Drain and reheat syrup for 3 days and each day pour syrup back over rings after heating each day. On the last day heat cucumber rings and syrup to boiling point.
Pack into jars and seal.

Step # 5

Enjoy!