5 or 6 qts. sliced cucumbers
4 lg. onions, sliced
1/2 c. regular salt
5 c. sugar
5 c. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. tumeric
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mustard seed

Mix cucumbers and onions, and place in large container. Sprinkle salt on top. Cover with 2 quarts cracked ice or ice cubes. Put lid on top and weight it down (to prevent cucumbers from floating). Leave for 3 hours. Wash and drain; place in large kettle. Add sugar, vinegar, and spices. Bring almost to a boil. Pack immediately in hot jars and seal. Yields: about 2 pints.