Wash cucumbers & cover with boiling water. Let stand 24 hours and repeat process daily using fresh hot water until the 5th day. On the 5th morning, cut cucumbers into 1/4 inch rings. Prepare vinegar brine: bring vinegar, sugar, salt & spices to a boil. Pour over cucmbers. let stand 24 hours. The next morning, drain off brine; reheat, add cucmbers & bring to a boil. Pack in jars & seal while hot.

NOTES :
This should be processed in a boiling water bath to avoid risk of contamination.

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Post Date: Sun, 21 Sep 1997