Ingredients

1 pound cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 1/2 cups) 

1/2 sweet onion, quartered crosswise and thinly sliced (1 cup) 

1/2 cup sugar 

1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 

Kosher salt 

1/4 cup dill sprigs 

1 tablespoon mustard seeds 

Preparation

Place cucumbers and onion in a medium heatproof bowl.

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring just until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumber mixture; let cool completely, 1 hour. Let stand 1 hour more, then stir in dill and mustard seeds.

Divide among two pint-size glass jars; freeze at least 1 week and up to 6 months.