Gorga (Danish) Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.