Each summer I make several batches of Bread and Butter Pickles with the cucumbers from my garden. They are a wonderful addition to a hamburger, or eaten straight from the jar. I also give them out as gifts and they are always a big hit!

Ingredients:

15 cups cucumbers (thin slices)

2 onions (thin slices)

1 sweet red pepper (diced)

1/4 cup kosher salt

5 cups crushed ice

2 1/2 cups cider vinegar

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1 tablespoon pickling spice

Directions:

Combine the cucumbers, onions, red pepper and salt in a very large mixing bowl. Stir in the ice and let the mixture stand for 2 hours. Rinse and drain the vegetables.

Mix the vinegar, sugar and spices in a large pot. Stir in the cucumber mixture and bring to almost a boil over medium-low heat. Pour into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes. Yum!