Bread and Butter Pickles

Step 1

Combine cucumbers, onions, salt and ice in a large bowl.

Step 2

Mix well.

Step 3

Put a weight on and allow to stand 3 hours. (For a weight, I use a plate with a gallon bottle of vinegar or water on top of it).

Step 4

Rinse and drain thoroughly.

Step 5

Combine vinegar, sugar, turmeric, celery seed and mustard seed in a large pot.

Step 6

Add drained cucumbers.

Step 7

Place pot on medium low heat.

Step 8

Bring almost to a boil, but DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.

Step 9

Remove from heat.

Step 10

Seal in sterilized jars, 10 minutes in a hot water bath.

Step 11

Easy way to sterilize jars: Wash them well in hot soapy water.

Step 12

Dry them off.

Step 13

Put on a cookie sheet, right side up, at 225°F for 15 minutes.

Step 14

Turn off oven and leave them in there until you need them.