Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cucumbers, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced in 1/2 rings
  • Coarse salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 cup chopped red and yellow bell peppers

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Place cucumbers on a colander over a bowl and sprinkle with salt, allow to sit for 45 minutes to wilt.

  • Step 2:

    In a non-reactive bowl combine sugar and vinegar, stir frequently until sugar is melted, and clear, about 1 hour.

  • Step 3:

    Divide cucumbers and onions between 4-5 1/2 pint canning jars, add the peppers.

  • Step 4:

    Pour sugar mixture in each jar.

  • Step 5:

    Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

  • Step 6:

    Will keep for 2 weeks in refrigerator.