RED HOT CUCUMBERS

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 gal. cucumbers
2 c. delime
8 1/2 qts. water

Peel, slice and core cucumbers. Mix cucumbers in this. Let stand 24 hours. Drain rings and wash in cool water. Pour cold water over rings and soak 3 hours. Drain and add: 1 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. alum
1 sm. bottle of red food coloring

Add water to cover. Heat and simmer 2 hours. Drain. Put: 2 c. cider vinegar
2 c. water
1 pkg. (13 or 16 oz.) red hots
10 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon

RECIPE METHOD

Bring to boil and pour over rings. Put lid on pan and let set overnight. Pour off syrup into pan and reheat to boil and pour over rings for 3 mornings. On 4th morning, heat everything and put into jars. Like Red Apple Rings.