6 lbs. cucumbers, sliced
1/3 c. salt
2 trays ice
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
2 tbsp. mustard seed
3 c. white vinegar

Wash cucumbers. Slice unpeeled cucumbers 1/8-1/4 inch. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Cover with ice. Let stand 3 hours; drain thoroughly.

Combine sugar, spices and vinegar; heat just to boiling. Add drained cucumbers and heat 5 minutes. Pack hot pickles loosely into clean hot pint jars to 1/2 inch of top. Adjust jar lids. Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.