Microwave Pickles

Never made your own pickles? What are you waiting for?! With the help of the microwave, we can make pickles way faster than our grandmas ever could, and now we can have ’em homemade whenever we want!

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe 2-quart bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well.
    
2. Microwave uncovered at 80% power for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
    
3. Allow the pickles to cool. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. 

Makes about 2 cups.