Description

Store bought pickles are good, but homemade pickles are even better and a good way to use your cucumbers from the garden. They're easy to make and take just a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time.

Ingredients

• 10-12 pickling cucumbers*
• 4 c. water
• 2 c. white vinegar
• 2 T. kosher salt
• 1 t. sugar
• large bunch of dill, thick stems removed and discarded
• 1 head of garlic, skins removed, cloves smashed
• peppercorn kernels, about 10 peppercorns per jar

Steps

1. Sanitize mason jars by running jars and lids through the dishwasher.
2. Thoroughly wash cucumbers. Slice into 1/4 inch thick slices or spears; set aside.
3. Smash garlic cloves. Separate dill from thick stems.