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Ingredients

  • 3 12 lbs cucumbers
  • 4 large onions
  • salt
  • 1 12 cups sugar
  • 1 12 cups vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 4 allspice berries
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 ounce mustard seeds

Method

  • Slice the cucumbers into thin slices.
  • Slice the onions into thin slices.
  • Place alternate layers of onion and cucumber in a colander with salt between each layer.
  • Let sit 3 hours- rinse, drain and squeeze dry.
  • In a large pot mix the sugar, vinegar, turmeric, whole cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon and mustard seeds.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, add the cukes and onions and mix very well.
  • Simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Don't drain.
  • Pour the mixture into a large jar and refrigerate.
  • It's ready the next day and keeps for weeks.