Bread And Butter Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 c. cucumbers
2 c. onions
2 c. vinegar
2 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. turmeric
1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. mustard seed
1/2 c. canning salt

Preparation

Combine sliced
(1/4-inch)
cucumbers
and onions. Sprinkle generously (1/2 cup) with canning salt. Let stand 1 hour. Drain off salt water. Put plenty of ice cubes over cukes and onions and let stand 1 hour. Drain off water. Combine with other ingredients. Mix well. Bring to a simmer and simmer 2 minutes. Avoid boiling (it softens the slices). Pack in sterilized jars.