Mustard Cucumber Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 large cucumbers
4 large onions
1/4 cup pickling salt
Dressing
2 1/2 cups vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons dry mustard
3/4 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon red pepper

Preparation

Peel and thinly slice cucumbers and onions.
Sprinkle with salt and let stand overnight.
In morning drain well and make dressing.
Dressing:Heat vinegar.
Blend dry ingredients with the water, using a whisk to get it nice and smooth.
Add thickening to heated vinegar and whisk together.
Add the sliced cucumbers and onions, simmer together until heated through.
Put into sterilized jars and seal. Check guidelines as to processing.
Note: have found this sauce is good for three quarts of cucumbers and onions after they have been drained.