Cucumbers & Pickles

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

A simple recipe for delicious homemade pickles…a great way to use those extra cucumbers!!

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced peeled cucumbers
• 3 cups sliced peeled yellow summer squash
• 2 cups chopped sweet onions
• 1-1/2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed

Directions

• Place the cucumbers, squash and onions in a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate for 24-48 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 6 cups.