Garden Pickles

Ingredients

• 4–5 pickling cucumbers, cut into spears or coins
• 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
• 4 sprigs fresh dill
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup 5% acidity white vinegar
• 1 tbsp kosher or pickling salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Pack cucumbers, garlic, dill and peppercorns into a clean 1-quart jar.

2. 2

   Bring water, vinegar and salt just to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves.

3. 3

   Pour hot brine over cucumbers, leaving enough room to close the jar.

4. 4

   Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.

5. 5

   Chill at least 48 hours before eating for best flavor.