Crisp Bread And Butter Pickles

Mix the cucumbers and onions with the salt and 2 quarts of cracked ice and let them stand , covered with a weighted lid , for 3 hours.

Drain thoroughly and put the vegetables in a large kettle.

Add the sugar , spices and vinegar and bring almost to a boil , stirring often with a wooden spoon , but do not boil.

Pack the pickles into hot jars and seal.

cucumbers, white onions, pickling salt, sugar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seeds, cider vinegar