Crisp Pickle Slices
["4 qt. sliced cucumbers (medium sized)", "2 onions, sliced", "3 Tbsp. salt", "2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. turmeric", "1 tsp. celery seed", "1 Tbsp. white mustard seed", "2 c. vinegar", "a small amount of green food coloring"]
["Do not pare cucumbers; slice 1/8-inch thick.", "Add onions and salt.", "Cover with cracked ice and mix thoroughly.", "Let stand 3 hours; drain thoroughly.", "Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.", "Drop cucumber slices into mixture.", "Cook until they become transparent.", "Seal in hot, sterilized jars.", "Makes 4 pints."]
["cucumbers", "onions", "salt", "sugar", "turmeric", "celery", "white mustard seed", "vinegar", "amount"]