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Ice Box (Refrigerator) Pickles

Shared by Cousin Grace

1

Ingredients

7 cups thinly sliced medium cucumbers
1 cup thinly sliced onions
3 Tbsp salt
1 cup vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 tsp mixed pickling spices

2

Directions

Combine the cucumber and onion slices.
Sprinkle the salt over the vegetables and let stand for 30 minutes.
Drain well.
Combine the cold vinegar, sugar and mixed pickling spices, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber and onion slices.
Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate.
Allow the pickles to rest for 1–2 days before eating for the best flavor.