Arrange cucumber slices in large crockery mixing bowl dont use metal or plastic Measure out enough water to cover them combine it with salt and add to bowl Soak at room temperature 2 hours Drain but dont rinse Dissolve sugar in vinegar Pour over cucumbers and lightly mix Place cucumbers and brine in clean freezer container if you use 2 or more small containers divide brine evenly Cover tightly and freeze This is how they become crisp Pickles will thaw in a couple of hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator Refrigerate any leftovers Makes about 1 quart
