Crisp sweet pickles

Crisp sweet pickles

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 5 c
• salt - 1/2 c
• vinegar - 3 c
• celery seed
• mustard seed - 2 Tbsp
• turmeric - 2 tsp
• crushed ice - 1 item
• medium onions, thinly sliced - 6 item
• thinly sliced cucumbers - 5 qt
• cloves garlic, split - 3 item

How to make crisp sweet pickles:

Place cucumbers, onions and garlic cloves in a large pan; add salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix thoroughly; let stand for 3 hours. Drain thoroughly. Combine sugar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed and vinegar in large kettle. Bring just to a boil. Add cucumbers and onions. Bring just to a boil; heat through. Seal in hot, sterilized jars.

Recipe categories: Condiments, etc., Vegetarian, Kosher.