1 gal. cucumbers
8 onions, peeled & sliced
2 green peppers, chopped
2 red peppers
1/2 c. salt
5 c. sugar
2 tbsp. mustard seed
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
5 c. vinegar

Place cucumber, onions and pepper in a large crock and sprinkle with salt. Pack in ice. Put a plate on top and weight it down. Let stand 3 hours.

Drain well. Combine sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, ground cloves and vinegar. Put cucumbers (drained) in a large pan, pour over the mixture and simmer for 3 minutes. Seal immediately in hot jars. Makes 8 pints. Let stand for 1 week before serving.