Sweet Freezer Chips

2 1/2 pounds cucumbers -- regular or pickling cucumbers
1 medium white onion -- thinly sliced
2 tablespoons salt
8 cups ice cubes
4 cups sugar
2 cups cider vinegar

Cut ends from cucumbers; then cut cucumbers into 1/8-inch thick slices. Mix cucumbers, onion, and salt in a large bowl; cover mixture with ice cubes and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

Drain off water and discard unmelted ice cubes; do not rinse vegetables. Pack cucumber and onion slices into
3 pint freezer jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

In a 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour just enough hot syrup over cucumbers to cover. Apply lids. Let cool. To allow flavor to develop, freeze pickles for at least 1 week before serving. To thaw, let stand in refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
Makes 3 pints.
Marilynn
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