posted by Juanita 07-13-99 1:40 PM
Bread and Butter Pickles
1 gallon cucumbers slices VERY thin
1 pint sliced onions
1/2 cup salt
2 cups water
Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and pour water over that. Let set 3 hours, covered.
Combine 4 cups sugar, 4 cups vinegar, 1 Tbs. mustard seed, 1 Tbs. turmeric, and 1 Tbs. celery seed.
Bring to a boil; add cucumbers and let return to boil very slowly while stirring.
When it reaches a boil, put in sterilized jars and seal.