Cucumbers, sliced 1" thick
1 pt. vinegar
1 lb. sugar
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. pepper

Pour boiling salt water over cucumbers and let stand overnight. In morning rinse in cold water. Put in weak vinegar until salt is out of them. Heat vinegar, sugar, turmeric powder and pepper. Place a slice of onion and a small piece of alum in each jar with cucumbers. Pour hot liquid in jar and seal.