6 lb. cucumbers
1 1/2 c. sliced white onion
2 large garlic cloves
1/3 c. salt
2 qt. (2 trays) ice
4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
2 tbsp. mustard seed
3 c. white vinegar

Wash and drain cucumbers. Slice; add onions and garlic. Add salt and mix; cover with ice cubes. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; remove garlic cloves. Combine sugar, spices and vinegar; heat just to boiling. Add drained cucumbers and onion slices and heat 5 minutes. Pack hot pickles loosely into clean hot jars. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.