Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3                    1-pint canning jars
   2      quarts        cucumbers -- sliced
   1 1/2  cups          sugar
   1      cup           cider vinegar
   2      tablespoons   salt
   1      tablespoon    mustard seed
   1 1/2  teaspoons     celery seed
     1/8  teaspoon      red pepper flakes

Preparation:

1. Wash and drain the cucumbers; cut into 1/4-inch slices. 2. Use a large heavy kettle or sauce pan. Combine the sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and red pepper flakes. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Add the cucumbers and simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Immediately pack the pickles into sterilized and drained jars; seal tightly.