Easy Freezer Pickles
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Relates Lucile Johnson of Red Oak, Iowa, "These crisp, no-cook pickle slices are so simple to fix."
SERVINGS: 48
CATEGORY: Condiment
METHOD: Freezer (Jams, Jellies or Pickles)
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + freezing
Ingredients:
- 8 pounds cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/2 teaspoon alum
Directions:
In a large container, combine cucumbers, onion and salt; mix well. Let stand for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; let stand for 2-3 hours, stirring often.
Drain and rinse the cucumber mixture; add sugar mixture and stir well. Pack into 1-pt. freezer containers, leaving 1-in. headspace. Cover and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Thaw before serving. Yield: 6 pints.