Bread And Butter Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Slice onions and cucumbers.
2. 2
   Sprinkle salt and alum over cucumbers and onions.
3. 3
   Let stand 1 hour.
4. 4
   Drain in colander; set aside.
5. 5
   Make syrup of vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, turmeric and ginger in large pot and bring to boil for 5 minutes. Pour drained cucumbers into syrup.
6. 6
   Pour into hot, sterile jars immediately.
7. 7
   Seal.
8. 8
   I put the jars in water and bring to a boil before filling so they will be hot enough to seal.
9. 9
   Yield: 6 pints.