Icicle Pickle

Directions

1. 1
   Quarter cucumbers lengthwise.
2. 2
   Cover the cucumbers with ice water and let stand overnight.
3. 3
   Drain and pack upright in clean jars.
4. 4
   Combine the sugar and vinegar with 2 cups of water in a pot.
5. 5
   Boil for 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the salt.
7. 7
   Pour over the cucumbers, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
8. 8
   Close the jars and process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes.