Bread & Butter Pickles

Ingredients

• 25-30 cucumbers
• 8 large white onions
• 2 large green peppers
• 1/2 cup salt (canning)
• 5 cups cider vinegar
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and slice cucumbers, onions, and peppers. Mix together and let stand for at least 3 hours (or overnight).

2. 2

   Drain. Combine vinegar, sugar, and spices, bringing to a boil. Add cucumbers and heat through, but don't boil.

3. 3

   Pack into stearlized jars and seal.

4. 4

   Note: these will keep well in an empty ice cream container for months in the fridge if you don't want to can.