BARBS BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES

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Provided by Barb G.

Categories Onions

Time 2h30m

Yield 7 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs cucumbers, cut into thin slices
2 lbs onions, thinly sliced (about 8small)
1/3 cup canning salt
3 cups vinegar
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon peppercorn

Steps:

Combine cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl.
Layer with salt and cover with ice cubes; let stand for 1 1/2 hours; drain and rinse.
Place remaining ingredients in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Add drained cucumbers and onions and return to boil.
Pack hot into jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Remove air bubbles by running a knife down edges; adjust caps.
Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5398.4, Carbohydrate 84.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 67.3, Protein 4.4