Pickled Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. squash, cut thin
6 onions, sliced thin
1 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
5 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/4 c. salt
1 tsp. turmeric
3 c. white vinegar

Preparation

Mix squash and onions.
Sprinkle with salt; cover with ice. Let stand for 3 hours.
Drain.
Mix sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and turmeric; heat well.
Add squash and onions; bring to a boil.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring thoroughly once. Put into hot jars and seal.