1/4 c. salt
8 c. water
1 qt. sliced cukes
2 large onions, sliced
2 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. turmeric

Dissolve salt in water; pour on cukes and onions. Let stand 3 hours and drain. Mix vinegar, mustard seed, sugar and water and bring to a boiling point. Add turmeric. Pour into hot clean jars. Let stand for a couple of weeks before eating.