Barbs Bread & Butter Pickles

I have been making these pickles for a long time they are a farorite of family & friends.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 7 pints

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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