These crisp pickles from Jane Reslock Feist, a mom in Mandan, North Dakota, don't require canning tricks.
Ingredients
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2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced ½ inch thick on the diagonal (about 8 cups)
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1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced 1 inch thick
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2 celery stalks, sliced ½ inch thick on the diagonal
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Coarse salt
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon celery seed
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1 teaspoon mustard seed
Directions
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In a colander set over a medium bowl, toss cucumbers, onion, and celery stalks with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Set aside to drain, 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. In a small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seed; stir until sugar is dissolved.
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Divide cucumber mixture among clean jars or airtight containers, and pour vinegar mixture over. Refrigerate at least 8 hours (or up to 2 weeks).