Bread And Butter Pickles
["3 c. sugar", "3 c. white vinegar", "1 tsp. mustard seed", "1/3 c. salt (not iodized)", "1 tsp. turmeric", "4 large onions (optional)", "8 large cucumbers"]
["Slice cucumbers and onions.", "Combine all other ingredients; cover cucumbers and onions with the liquid.", "Refrigerate in a tightly covered container for 3 days before using.", "Yields 5 quarts."]
["sugar", "white vinegar", "salt", "turmeric", "onions", "cucumbers"]