THREE-HOUR REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

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I can't wait for my husband to get our garden ready each year. Cucumber seeds are the first to be planted. My grandchildren love to help me make these pickles and proudly carry a big jar home.-Sandra Jones, Troy, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.