• 6 lbs. cucumbers
• 3 pt. vinegar
• 1 pt. water
• 3 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. salt
• 1 tsp. alum
• Celery seed and onions

1. Cut cucumbers lengthwise in quarters and soak 2-3 hours in ice water.
2. Drain.
3. Pack into jars with a slice of onion on bottom and top.
4. Add 1 teaspoon celery seed to each jar.
5. Bring remaining ingredients to boil; pour hot liquid into jars and seal.
6. Allow to set for 1 month.
7. Yield: 6 pints.

My husbands favorite pickle. His mother used to make them