Bernardin Home Canning: Because You Can: Sweet Fermented Gherkins

Ingredients

• 8 lb (3.6 kg) small 2-inch (2.5 cm) pickling cucumbers
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) pickling salt, divided
• 8 cups (2000 ml) granulated sugar, divided
• 6 cups vinegar, divided
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground turmeric
• 2 tsp (10 ml) celery seed
• 2 tsp (10 ml) whole mixed pickling spice
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) whole allspice
• 2 sticks cinnamon