Mama'S Crisp Cucumber Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. cucumber slices
3 medium onions, sliced
1/2 c. salt
3 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. vinegar
ice cubes
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
2 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. pickling spices

Preparation

Combine cucumbers, onions and salt in large pan, cover with ice cubes.
Let stand for 3 hours.
Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine cucumber mixture with sugar, vinegar and spices.
Heat to boiling point and simmer 2 minutes.
Put in jars and seal.
Cook in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Yields 6 pints.