Crisp Sweet Pickles

Step 1
   Slice 1 gal pickles - thick
   Soak for 4 days in 1 gal water with 1 cup salt added


Step 2
   Wash well
   Soak overnight in 1 gal water with 1 Tbs alum

Step 3
   Wash well
   Boil hard for 10 min in 1 gal water & 1 T ginger
   Wash well


Step 4
   Add to pickles:  
     8 c sugar                5 1/2 c vinegar
     2 2/3 c water         1 tsp celery seed
     2 T whole pickle spice


Cook slow about 1 hour. Put in jars and seal.