Overnight Cucumber Pickle
["5 firm, medium-size cucumbers (3 lb.)", "1 3/4 tsp. salt", "2 1/2 c. cider vinegar", "2 c. sugar", "2 tsp. mustard seed", "1 tsp. celery seed", "1 tsp. ground ginger", "1 tsp. turmeric"]
["Slice cucumbers 1/2-inch thick (makes about 10 cups); place in a large bowl.", "Sprinkle with salt; mix well.", "Let stand for 1 hour.", "Drain well.", "In a large sauce pot combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, ginger and turmeric; bring to a boil. Add cucumbers; simmer, covered, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.", "Pour into a container with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate overnight before serving.", "Yield:", "3 quarts."]
["firm", "salt", "cider vinegar", "sugar", "celery", "ground ginger", "turmeric"]