Garlic Bread And Butter Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 green bell peppers, chopped
4 qt. cucumbers, sliced (about 6 lb.)
1 1/2 c. onions, sliced (about 1 lb. or 12 to 15 small white)
3 large garlic cloves
1/2 c. salt
cool water to cover
5 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
3 c. white cider vinegar

Preparation

Wash cucumbers thoroughly, using a vegetable brush; drain on rack.
Slice unpeeled cucumbers into 1/8-inch or 1/4-inch slices; discard ends.
Add onions and garlic.
Add salt and mix thoroughly. Cover with crushed ice or ice cubes; let stand 3 hours.
Drain thoroughly; remove garlic cloves.
Combine sugar, spices and vinegar; heat just to boiling.
Add drained cucumbers and onion slices and heat 5 minutes.