Bread And Butter Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 c. sliced cucumbers (about 4 lb.)
6 c. thinly sliced onions (optional)
1/2 c. salt
ice cubes
5 c. sugar
5 c. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 1/2 tsp. mustard seed

Preparation

Combine cucumbers and onions in large bowl.
Layer with salt; cover with ice cubes.
Let stand 1 1/2 hours.
Drain and rinse. Place remaining ingredients in a kettle and bring to a boil.
Add cucumbers and onions.
Return to a boil.
Pack hot into hot jars to within 1/4-inch of top.
Remove any air bubbles.
Adjust caps. Process 15 minutes in hot water bath.
Yields 6 pints.