Description
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Chilling time: at least 24 hours Yield: about 1 quart jar Course: Condiment, side Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and onion into thin rounds.
- In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the cucumbers and onions in a clean, heat-safe jar.
- Pour the hot brine over the vegetables until completely covered.
- Let cool, seal, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.