Three-Hour Refrigerator Pickles
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This quick recipe uses regular cucumbers and can be done without the hassle for canning. My grandchildren help me make them and are proud when they take a big jar home. —Sandra Jones, Troy, North Carolina
SERVINGS: 40
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 6 pounds cucumbers
- 4 medium onions
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups white vinegar
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
Directions:
Slice the cucumbers 1/4-in. thick. Slice onions 1/8-in. thick. Place both in a large nonmetallic bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture. Stir well for 5 minutes. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months, stirring occasionally. Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.