Squash Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. thinly sliced yellow squash
2 c. thinly sliced whole onions
4 large green peppers, thinly sliced
1 c. kosher salt
2 to 3 trays ice
3 c. sugar
3 c. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. celery seed
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
2 Tbsp. turmeric
1 tsp. alum or pickling lime

Preparation

Combine the first 5 ingredients and let stand 2 to 3 hours. Stir often, about every 15 to 20 minutes.
Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Drain squash mixture and add to boiling mixture; boil 3 minutes.
Pack in sterilized jars and seal.
Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.