Bread And Butter Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 to 15 lb. large cucumbers
6 large onions
1/2 gal. vinegar
5 lb. sugar
pickling spices to taste
green color (optional)

Preparation

Slice cucumbers thin.
Soak in plastic or granite ware overnight with 1/2 cup salt.
Cover well with water.
Rinse well after soaking.
Bring syrup and spices (tie in a rag) to a boil. Add cucumbers and onions.
Bring to a full boil.
Fill hot sterilized jars and seal.