2 qts. unpeeled cucumbers, sliced thin
1 lg. onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 tbsp. canning salt
Few drops lime water (buy at drug store)

Mix well and let stand 2 hours. Blend:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vinegar

Pour over cucumber and onion mix. Mustard seed and spices and herbs may be added but they are good without them. Put in container and freeze. Lime water is calcium hydroxide solution.