Bread And Butter Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

25 to 30 medium size cucumbers
8 large white onions
2 large sweet peppers
1/2 c. salt (canning salt)
5 c. cider vinegar
5 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. alum

Preparation

For either vegetable, slice enough for a gallon and pour in enough water to just cover the vegetables.
Add 6 tablespoons cider vinegar and 2 1/2 tablespoons salt.
Bring to a boil until vegetables change color.
Pack in hot jars.
Fasten lids and set away until ready to use.