Homemade Sweet Pickles (Artist Point)

By ArmySister

Served at Artist Point, Walt Disney World

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup non-iodized salt
• Ice water to cover, about 2 quarts
• 3 pounds sliced Kirby cucumbers
• 1 pound sliced white onion
• 3 cups apple cider vinegar
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp. mustard seeds
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 2 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

First, make a brine by combining salt and ice water. Then, chill the cucumbers & onions in the brine for 1 hour. In a large pot, heat the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric and water just until boiling. Add the cucumbers & onions. Cook about 5 minutes, or until cucumbers/pickles begin to lose their color. Remove from heat and let cool in the liquid. Refrigerate in a covered on-metallic container.