Ingredients

  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 3 sliced cucumbers (, about 6 cups)
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 sliced bell pepper

Method

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring so the sugar dissolves.
  • Turn off heat and set aside for about 5 minutes.
  • Slice vegetables and place in large mixing bowl.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over veggies and toss a bit.
  • Layer in a large flat dish (I use my Pyrex 13 by 9 pan) that has a tight fiting lid.
  • Refrigerate, covered, for at least one whole day (but a couple days is even better).
  • Stir every 6 hours or so to be sure all cucumbers get marinaded.
  • Serve chilled as a salad or as a delicious edible garnish.