Ingredients

  • 1 gallon cucumbers (medium size) sliced
  • 2 quarts onions sliced
  • 1 1/4 quarts vinegar
  • 5 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
  • 1 x ice cubes chopped

Method

  • Put sliced cucumbers and onions in a large container in this manner: a layer of onions and cucumbers, sprinkle with part of the 1/2 cup salt and then a layer of chopped ice.
  • Continue to layer and end with salt and ice.
  • Let stand for about 3 hours or until ice has melted.
  • Take out of salt water and let drain a few minutes.
  • Add spices, vinegar and sugar.
  • Bring to a good boil (can boil up to 10 minutes) and seal in jars.