8 c. thinly sliced cucumbers
1 c. chopped onions
red pepper (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1 c. chopped green peppers
2 c. sugar
1 c. whole vinegar
1 tsp. celery seed

Sprinkle salt over cucumbers, onions and peppers. Let set half a day.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix together the sugar, whole vinegar and celery seed. Boil and stir 20 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Drain cukes. Put in 3 washed pint jars and pour dissolved liquid over top. Cover and keep in the refrigerator. Keeps 6 months or longer.

Yield: 2 1/2 pints.