Russ's "Open Jar" Pickles

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No canning involved in this simple recipe. Your family will enjoy the unusual taste of these homemade pickles.

Shared by Russ1942,
Necedah, WI

Time needed

4 days preparation + 15 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

1

Ingredients

12 fresh cucumbers (enough to fill a one gallon jar)
2 lg. onions
6 dill heads (or 3 tsp. dill seeds)
3 C. sugar
4 C. cider vinegar
4 C. water
1/2 C. canning salt

Directions

Cut cucumbers into bite-size pieces (may be peeled). Slice onions. Pack cut-up cucumber and onions into sterile one gallon container or jar. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, mix all other ingredients together and bring to boil. Pour hot mixture over cucumbers and onions. Mix well. Place lid on jar and set aside on counter. Wait four days then place in refrigerator. These pickles store well (in the refrigerator) for several months.