1/3 c. salt
3 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1 1/2 tsp. alum

Put 1 green pepper (sliced), 1 large onion (sliced) and enough thinly sliced cucumbers in a gallon jug. Cook above ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour over packed cucumbers, peppers and onions. Refrigerate.