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Pickled Cucumbers

• 3 large cucumbers
• 4 large onions
• 4 Tbs. coarse salt
• 2 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. celery seeds
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds

Wash, dry, & thinly slice the cucumbers. Peel & slice the onions. Mix the two ingredients together in a bowl & sprinkle with the salt.  Rinse & drain. Bring the vinegar, sugar, & spices to a boil & simmer for 3 minutes. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
For Canning pack the marinated cucumbers & onions loosely in warm jars. Cover with the spiced vinegar & seal immediately.

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Cold Potato SaladPrep time: 3 hours
Yields: 6 servings

• 6     large potatoes, peeled and quartered
• water, boiling
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1    medium onions, minced
• 3    Tbls. vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. mustard, prepared
• 1    tsp. sugar
• 2    tsp. dill seeds

1.  In medium saucepan cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender.
2.  Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of potato water.
3.  Dice potatoes.
4.  Add oil and minced onion; toss gently.
5.  In small saucepan bring the 3/4 cup potato water to a boil; pour over potatoes and onion.
6.  Keep at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
7.  Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, and dill seed.
8.  Potato salad will be creamy.
9.  Serve at room temperature.