5 qts. cucumbers (med. sliced)
6 onions (sliced)
1/3 c. salt
3 c. white vinegar
5 c. sugar
1 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
2 tbsp. mustard seed

Sprinkle salt over layers of sliced cucumbers and sliced onions. Mix a tray of ice cubes through the pickles and put another trayful on top. Let stand 3 hours. Drain thoroughly; divide and put in 2 kettles. Combine vinegar, sugar and spices; pour over cucumber slices and heat just to boiling. Put in sterilized pint jars and seal. Makes 8 pints.