GREAT GRAM'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 1 gal. thinly sliced cucumbers 2 c. sliced white onions 1/2 c. salt 4 c. sugar 1 tsp. turmeric 2 Tbsp. white mustard seed 1/2 tsp. celery seed 2 qt. mild vinegar 5 c. white vinegar 3 c. water Wash cucumbers; do not peel. Slice cucumbers and onions. Mix with salt in large bowl. Place 2 trays of ice cubes on top and cover with a plate. Put weight on plate. Let stand at least 3 hours. Drain nearly dry. In large pot, combine cucumber/onion mixture with the sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed and vinegar. Cook over a low heat. Stir occasionally. Caution: Do not allow them to boil. Cook to 150 degrees on thermometer. Pack in sterilized jars. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |