Easy Homemade Pickles
| Prep Time |
| 10minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 5minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1.5cups distilled white vinegar
- 1cup water
- 2TBSP salt
- 2TBSP minced garlic
- 1TBSP dried or fresh dill
- 1tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1tsp coriander seeds
- 1tsp mustard seeds
- 2TBSP minced red bell pepper
- 1pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 4-5 Kirby or pickling cucumbers
- 1quart mason jarsterilized
Instructions
- Place everything except the red bell pepper and cucumbers into a saucepan.
- Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the ends off the cucumbers and slice into spears, then place them in the empty mason jar.
- Add the red bell pepper to the jar.
- Once the mixture is done boiling, carefully pour over the cucumbers and peppers.
- Place lid on jar and seal.
- Let cool to room temperature, then place in fridge for 3-4 days before eating.
- Note: Pickles will last for approximately one month.