1st day - let cubes stand 24 hours in 1 c lime and 1 gal water
2nd day – drain and wash cubes, soak 3 hours in cold water. Drain. Simmer 2 hours in 1 c vinegar, alum, food coloring, and water to cover. Drain and put hot syrup of 2 c vinegar, cinnamon sticks, red hots, sugar, and 2 c water. Pour over cubes and let stand overnight
3rd day – Drain, reheat syrup, pour back over pickles, let stand overnight.
4th day – heat to boiling and seal in jars.
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