6 c. thinly sliced cucumbers, unpeeled
1 lb. onions, sliced thinly
1 green pepper
1/4 c. salt
2 c. white sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. mustard seed (or more if desired)
2 c. cider vinegar

Mix cucumbers, onion, and green peppers. Cover with cold water in large bowl. Add salt, cover and let stand 3 hours. Mix remaining ingredients; bring slowly to boiling pint and boil 5 minutes. Drain the vegetables thoroughly in colander. Rinse well with cold water. Add them to the hot syrup and heat slowly to just below boiling point, stirring occasionally. Pour into sterilized jars. Yields 4 pints.