Cucumbers in Vinegar

Ingredients:

4 cucumbers
1 onion, peeled and sliced into rings (sweet onions are good in this)
3/4 C sugar
1/2 C water
1 C white vinegar
1/2 T dill weed

Instructions:

Boil the sugar, water, vinegar and dill.  Pour over the cucumbers and onion.  Chill.


 Note:  I have used Splenda in place of sugar, and white wine vinegar in place of distilled.  Very forgiving recipe.

Source:  The Frugal Gourmet

Marinated Cucumber Salad (Fresh Pickles)

Ingredients:

2-3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin.
1 large sweet onion (Walla Walla, Vidalia, etc.), sliced thin in rings or
1 cup white vinegar (white wine, or distilled)
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar (or Splenda)
1 - 2 T dill weed

Instructions:

Combine cucumbers and onions in large metal bowl.  Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan and boil until sugar is dissolved.  Pour over cucumbers and onions.  Stir in dill weed until combined.  Chill until cold, and serve.