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Pickles: Refrigerator Cucumbers

Shared with me by: Cami G (friend)

So easy and very tasting, almost addicting

Ingredients

  • approximately 11 medium cucumbers, unwaxed (see note)
  • 6 garlic cloves, divided (2 per jar)
  • 3 t. dill seed, divided (1 t. per jar)
  • (3) quart canning jars

Brine

  • 2 qt. water
  • 1 c. white vinegar
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 1/3 c. salt
  • pinch of turmeric

Instructions

Combine brine ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool before pouring over cucumbers.

Cut cucumbers in quarters. Fill jars with cucumber strips.

Add 2 garlic cloves and 1 t. dill seed to each jar.

Pour cooled brine over cucumbers and put lids on.

Refrigerate for 3-4 days before eating. Will keep for up to a month.

NOTE: I also made with larger cucumber "pickles".