​Bread and Butter Pickles

Combine cucumbers, onions, salt and ice in a large bowl. Mix well. Put a weight on and allow to stand 3 hours. (For a weight, I use a plate with a gallon bottle of vinegar or water on top of it). Rinse and drain thoroughly. Combine remaining ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers. Heat through. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL. Remove from heat. Seal in sterilized jars

36 cups sliced pickling cucumbers
6 onions, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup coarse salt
4 cups cracked ice
5 cups cider vinegar
5 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 T mustard seeds
1/2 tsp whole cloves