Crisp Pickle Slices

Ingredients

• 4 qt sliced cucumbers medium sized
• 2 onions sliced
• 3 Tbsp salt
• 2 c sugar
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp celery seed
• 1 Tbsp white mustard seed
• 2 c vinegar
• a small amount of green food coloring

Directions

1. Do not pare cucumbers slice 18-inch thick
2. Add onions and salt
3. Cover with cracked ice and mix thoroughly
4. Let stand 3 hours drain thoroughly
5. Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil
6. Drop cucumber slices into mixture
7. Cook until they become transparent
8. Seal in hot sterilized jars
9. Makes 4 pints