• Cooking Time: 30
• Servings: 50
• Preparation Time: 30
• 1 gallon cucumbers, washed and sliced
• 8 onions, peeled and sliced in rings
• 1/2 cup pickling salt
• 10 trays ice cubes (approx)
• 4-1/2 cups white sugar
• 5 cups white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp mustard seed
• 1 tsp celery seed

1. Combine cucumbers, onions, salt, and ice. Let sit for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large pot combine white sugar, white vinegar, turmeric, mustard seed, and celery seed. Bring to a boil.
3. Drain vegetables. Add to brine.
4. Cook over medium heat until boiling.
5. Pack into hot sterilized jars.

My grandma used to make these pickles every year and they are a family favourite. Growing up, I remember my mom making them and having the pail full of sliced cucumbers and onions soaking in ice and salt. I'm so blessed to be able to make a batch with my daughter this summer.