Homemade Pickles

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Persian Cucumber (12 Ounces) 1 Each
Dill 5-6 Sprig
Garlic 4 Clove
Rice Vinegar 2/3 Cup
Whole Black Peppercorn 2 Teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes 1/8 Teaspoon
Bay Leaf 1 Each
Water 1 + 1/3 Cup
Salt 2 Teaspoon

Ingredient List - Optional

Ingredient Quantity Units
Maple Syrup or Sugar 1 + 1/2 Teaspoon
Mustard Seed 1 Teaspoon

Cooking Time:
  Total Time: 3 Hours to Overnight

Servings:
  4-6

Notes:
  This recipe does not require heating, but the pickles will not store as long.

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
  Slice cucumber using mandoline to 1/16″ or 1/8″ thick.
  Thinly slice garlic.
  Roughly Chop dill.

Step 2: Make Brine
  In a bowl, combine:
    – Water
    – Vinegar
    – Salt
    – Peppercorns
    – Red Pepper Flakes
    – Maples Syrup or Sugar (optional)
    – Mustard Seeds (optional)
  Mix and allow salt to dissolve.

Step 3: Jar Pickles
  Place cucumber in a jar.
  Top cucumber with garlic and dill.
  Pour brine over cucumbers.

Step 4: Brine Pickles
  Allow pickles to brine for at least 3 hours in refrigerator.
  Preferably, allow pickles to sit in brine overnight.
  If using pickle spears, allow to pickles to brine overnight.

Categories: Side Dish

Recipe inspired by:
  https://cookieandkate.com/best-pickles-recipe/
  https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/easy-refrigerator-pickles-recipe/