Gorga (Danish) Pickles
["4 large cucumbers", "1 1/2 c. vinegar", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. water", "dash of mustard seed and turmeric", "sprig of dill"]
["Peel cucumbers and scoop out seeds.", "Cut in strips and soak in water with 3 teaspoons salt overnight.", "Drain; don't rinse.", "Make syrup of 1 1/2 cups vinegar, sugar and water (a little mustard seed and turmeric).", "Bring to boil and simmer 5 minutes.", "Pack pickles asparagus fashion in sterilized jars.", "Pour hot boiling syrup over, full to top and seal.", "Before sealing, put sprig of dill in each jar.", "Makes about 3 pints."]
["cucumbers", "vinegar", "sugar", "water", "turmeric", "dill"]