RED HOT CUCUMBERS

RED HOT CUCUMBERS
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 & simmer 2 hours. Drain.
Add:
2 c. cider vinegar
2 c. water
1 pkg. (13 or 16 oz.) red hots
10 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon
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. It’s similar to Red Apple
Rings.