Crisp Pickle Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. sliced cucumbers (medium sized)
2 onions, sliced
3 Tbsp. salt
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. white mustard seed
2 c. vinegar
a small amount of green food coloring

Preparation

Do not pare cucumbers; slice 1/8-inch thick.
Add onions and salt.
Cover with cracked ice and mix thoroughly.
Let stand 3 hours; drain thoroughly.
Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Drop cucumber slices into mixture.
Cook until they become transparent.
Seal in hot, sterilized jars.
Makes 4 pints.