Bread and Butter Pickles

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==Description==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Marlboro Country Cookbook
* Makes about 9 pints.
==Ingredients==
* 10 pickling cucumbers
* 10 small onions
* ⅔ cup salt
* 3 cups white vinegar
* 1½ cups water
* 2¾ cups sugar
* 1 tsp mustard seed
* 1 tsp celery seed
* 1 tsp turmeric
==Directions==
# Wash and dry cucumbers; cut into thin slices.
# Peel onions and cut into thin slices.
# Mix cucumbers, onions and salt; let stand 4 hours.
# Rinse cucumbers and onions under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
# Combine vinegar, water, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed and turmeric in a large non-reactive cooking pot. Heat to boiling.
# Add cucumbers and onions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat a and cook at a slow boil for 30 minutes.
# Pack into sterilized jars. Adjust lids and process for 15 Minutes in a hot water bath.
== Note ==
4 or 5 sliced and seeded red chili peppers may be added to vinegar mixture.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Pickle Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Onion
White vinegar
Mustard seed
Celery seed
Ground turmeric