6 lbs. med. cucumbers
1 1/2 c. sliced onions
2 lg. whole garlic cloves
1/3 c. salt
2 trays ice cubes
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; drain. Cut unpeeled into 1/4 inch slices. In large bowl, combine cucumber slices, onions, garlic, and salt; cover with ice. Mix and let stand for 3 hours. Drain off liquid and remove garlic. Combine sugar, spices, and vinegar; heat just to boil. Add cucumber and onion; simmer together 10 minutes. Pack loosely in clean, hot pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headroom. Remove air bubbles. Adjust lids; process in a boiling water bath (212 degrees) for 10 minutes. Remove; complete seals if necessary. 7 pints.