Ice Bread and Butter Pickles

* Exported from MasterCook *

Ice Bread and Butter Pickles

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc.

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 gallon cucumbers (medium size) -- sliced
2 quarts onions -- sliced
1 1/4 quarts vinegar
5 cups sugar
1/2 cup salt
1/4 teaspoon tumeric
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 tablespoons mustard seed
chopped ice

Put sliced cucumbers and onions in a large container in this manner: a
layer of onions and cucumbers, sprinkle with part of the 1/2 cup salt and
then a layer of chopped ice. Continue to layer and end with salt and
ice. Let stand for about 3 hours or until ice has melted. Take out of
salt water and let drain a few minutes. Add spices, vinegar and sugar.
Bring to a good boil (can boil up to 10 minutes) and seal in jars.

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