Bread And Butter Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. lime to 2 qt. water
3 qt. sliced cucumbers
3 sliced onions
1/2 c. salt
water to cover vegetables
4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. water
5 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. mustard seed
2 tsp. each: celery seed and turmeric

Preparation

Soak sliced cucumbers in lime water for 24 hours, stirring often.
Rinse in cold water until cucumbers are lime free.
Water will be clear.
Combine cucumbers and onions in salted water.
Let stand for 3 hours and then drain.
In a large kettle, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
Add vegetables and heat to simmering.
Avoid boiling the vegetables for this will make them soft.
Pack while hot in sterilized jars and seal.
Makes 3 quarts.