12 lb cucumbers, very small
1 each onion, sliced
4 cup sugar
4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup salt
1 1/3 tbsp celery seed
1 1/3 tbsp mustard seed
1 1/3 tsp turmeric
Directions
Slice cucumbers and onion and place in gallon jars. Mix remaining
ingredients well. Pour mixture over cucumbers. Screw lids on tightly.
Place in refrigerator. Let stand 5 days before tasting. Will keep for
a year.
Servings: 24 servings
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Categories: Vegetable
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