Squash Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. squash (yellow or zucchini)
2 qt. onions
1/2 c. salt
5 c. sugar
5 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. celery seed
2 qt. cracked or crushed ice
2 tsp. mustard seed

Preparation

Wash squash.
Slice in 1/4-inch slices.
Peel and slice onions.
Mix squash, onions and salt thoroughly.
Cover with ice; let stand 3 hours.
Drain thoroughly.