Follow these steps for perfect results
cucumbers
cut into sticks
boiling water
for soaking
vinegar
sugar
salt
turmeric
celery salt
mustard seed
Wash and cut cucumbers into sticks.
Ensure you have enough cucumber sticks to fill 6 pint jars.
Pour boiling water over the cucumber sticks.
Let the cucumbers stand in the boiling water for 4 to 5 hours.
Drain the cucumbers thoroughly.
Pack the cucumber sticks solidly into the pint jars.
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, turmeric, celery salt, and mustard seed.
Boil the solution of vinegar, sugar, salt, turmeric, celery salt, and mustard seed.
Continue boiling the solution for 5 minutes.
Carefully pour the hot vinegar solution over the cucumbers in the jars, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Place covers on the jars.
Process the jars for 5 minutes in boiling water to seal them properly.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure jars are properly sterilized for safe canning.
Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best results.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made weeks or months in advance.
Arrange in a jar or small bowl, garnish with a sprig of dill (optional).
Serve as a side with grilled meats.
Add to charcuterie boards.
Enjoy as a snack straight from the jar.
Complements the sour and salty flavors.
Offers a balance to the sweetness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Commonly made during the summer harvest season for preservation.
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