Squash Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. squash, thinly sliced
3 medium onions
1/2 c. salt
ice cubes
3 c. sugar
3 c. vinegar
2 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. mustard seed
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Combine squash, onions and salt in layers.
Top with ice cubes; let stand for 3 hours.
Drain and rinse in cold water. Combine squash mixture with other ingredients; heat to boiling point.
Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Fill jars and seal. Process in hot water bath for 5 minutes.