CROSS CUT PICKLES

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts cucumbers
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seed
  • 4 large onions
  • 4-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • Vinegar to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Wash cucumbers, drain and slice unpeeled cucumbers. Slice 1/8-1/4” thick. Add garlic, onions and salt, mix thoroughly. Cover with ice and let stand 3 hours. Stir occasionally and drain. Remove garlic cloves. Combine sugar, spices and vinegar. Heat just to boiling. Add cucumbers and onions and heat for 5 minutes. Pack in pint jars. Process in boiling water 5 minutes.