4 qts. cucumbers, medium size (about 10 lbs.), sliced
1 1/2 c. onions, (12-15 sm. white, about 1 lb.), sliced
2 lg. garlic cloves
1/3 c. salt
1-2 qts. ice cubes
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
2 tbsp. mustard seed
3 c. vinegar

Wash cucumbers thoroughly and drain. Slice unpeeled cucumbers into 1/8" to 1/4" slices. Add in onions, garlic and salt; mix thoroughly. Cover with ice cubes; allow to stand for 3 hours. Drain thoroughly and remove garlic. Combine sugar, spices and vinegar, heat just to a boil. Add cucumber and onion slices and heat 5 to 10 minutes. Pack loosely into clean, hot pint jars. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath canner for 5 minutes or so. Yield: about 7 pints.