4 qt. sliced cucumbers (med. size about 6 lb.)
1 1/2 c. sliced onion
1 lg. clove garlic
1/3 c. salt
2 trays ice cubes
4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. tumeric
2 tbsp. mustard seed
3 c. vinegar

Combine onions, garlic, add salt and mix with ice. Let stand 4 hours. Drain. Remove garlic. Combine sugar, spices and vinegar, heat to boiling. Add cucumbers and onions heat 5 minutes. Pack hot pickles into jars 1/2 inches from top. Makes 7 pints.