Sweet Pickle Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

about 8 firm, medium cucumbers
3 3/4 c. white vinegar
3 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. salt (canning and pickling)
4 1/2 tsp. celery seed
4 1/2 tsp. turmeric
3/4 tsp. mustard seed

Preparation

Wash cucumbers and cut in sticks.
Cover with boiling water and let stand 4 to 5 hours.
Drain and pack solidly into pint jars.
Mix remaining ingredients in pan, bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes.
Pour over cukes, filling within 1/2-inch of top.
Put on lids and rings.
Process 5 minutes.