Refrigerator Pickles
["6 medium to large cucumbers", "2 Tbsp. salt", "3 c. white vinegar (not Heinz)", "2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. turmeric", "1 tsp. celery seed", "1 tsp. mustard seed", "3 large white onions, coarsely cut", "2 tsp. dill weed (optional)", "1 garlic clove, sliced (optional)"]
["Slice unpeeled cucumbers approximately 1/4-inch thick into rectangular pan.", "Sprinkle with salt; mix and let stand at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours.", "Place in colander and rinse with cold water; drain well.", "Mix remaining ingredients together.", "Pack cucumbers into large jars.", "Pour vinegar mixture over.", "Cover and store in refrigerator for at least 2 weeks before eating. Delicious!"]
["cucumbers", "salt", "white vinegar", "sugar", "turmeric", "celery", "white onions", "dill", "garlic"]