Recipe(tried): Refrigerator Pickles

Kelly,WA (9:51:36 PM) :

Refrigerator Pickles
From the Heinz Successful Pickling Guide - A Collection of Family Favorites

8 cups sliced unpeeled cucumbers
2 cups sliced onions
1 cup julienne red bell pepper strips
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups Heinz Distilled White Vinegar
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons mustard seed

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, and red pepper. Sprinkle with salt and mix well. Let stand 1 hour. Drain. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seed; stir until sugar is dissolved. Place cucumber mixture in non-metallic container. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Cover and chill for at least 24 hours to blend flavors. Makes about 8 cups.

Note: Pickles will keep in refrigerator up to 6 weeks.