Cucumber Sandwich Pickles

Sprinkle salt over cucumbers; add 2 qts water and let stand 2-3 hours. Drain thoroughly. Combine 3 c vinegar and 3 c water; bring to boiling. Add cucumbers; simmer about 8 min. (Cucumbers should not become soft) Drain well, discarding liquid. Combine 2 c vinegar and 1 c water w remaining ingredients; simmer 10 min. remove from heat; add drained cucumbers. Cover and let stand 2 days in a cool place. Bring to boil and pack, boiling hot, into sterilized jars, leaving 1/8″ head space. Adjust caps and process.

Salt 0.5 c
Cucumber 6 c medium, sliced long way
Water 2 qt
Vinegar 3 c
Water 3 c
Vinegar 2 c
Water 1 c
Sugar 1 c
Brown Sugar 1 c light, packed
Mustard Seeds 0.5 tsp
Celery Seeds 0.5 tsp
Turmeric 0.5 tsp