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
4 cups sugar
4 cups vinegar
1 tbl. mustard seed
1 tbl. turmeric
1 tbl. celery seed
Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and pour water over that. Let set 3 hours, covered.
Combine sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, and 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.