4 c. sugar
4 c. vinegar
4 c. onion, sliced
1/3 c. salt
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. celery seed
Green food coloring (opt.), few drops

Slice cucumbers into a gallon jug. Boil sugar, vinegar and all spices 3 minutes in a large pan. Stir in onions and cucumbers. Bring back to almost a boil (don't over cook). Onions should start to look transparent. Put back into gallon jar with lid, leave cool. Store in refrigerator 2 days before eating.