Reduced-Sodium Sliced Sweet Pickles

Directions

Wash cucumbers and cut 1/16 inch off blossom end, and discard.

Cut cucumbers into ¼ inch slices.

Combine all ingredients for canning syrup in a saucepan and bring to boiling.

Keep syrup hot until used.

In a large kettle, mix the ingredients for the brining solution.

Add the cut cucumbers, cover, and simmer until the cucumbers change color from bright to dull green (about 5 to 7 minutes).

Drain the cucumber slices.

Fill jars, and cover with hot canning syrup leaving ½-inch headspace.

Adjust lids and process according to the recommendations in