4 qt. med. cucumbers, sliced 1/8" & 1/4"
1 1/2 c. white onions, sliced
2 lg. cloves garlic, halved
1/3 c. salt
1-2 qt. ice
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
2 tbsp. mustard seed
3 c. vinegar

Mix cucumbers, onions, garlic and salt; cover with ice. Allow to stand for 3 hours. Drain thoroughly and remove garlic.

Combine sugar, spices and vinegar; heat just to a boil. Add cucumbers and onions; heat for 5 minutes. Pack loosely into hot canning jars. Process in boiling water bath canner (212 degrees) for 5 minutes. Yields 5 quarts.