Honey Spears

Directions

Peel the cucumbers and slice in half.

Scoop out the seeds.

Slice the cucumbers into spears.

Peel and slice the onions.

Combine salt and 1 gallon water in a large glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl.

Add the cucumbers and onions and soak overnight.

Sterilize 5 to 1 pint jars and lids.

Drain cucumber-onion mixture.

Combine vinegar, one cup water, honey, mustard seed, celery seed and tumeric in dutch oven.

Cook 5 minutes.

Add cucumber-onion mixture, heat to boiling.

Ladle into hot, sterilized jars, leaving ⅛ inch headspace, and seal.

Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

NOTE: When processing, make sure that the level of boiling water is at least 1 inch above the jar tops.

Begin timing when the water returns to a boil.