Cucumber Brine For pickling

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

For the Brine:

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water •

1/3 cup granulated sugar •

1 tablespoon fine sea salt or kosher salt

Veggies •

1 cucumber •

1/4 cup white onion

Optional Veggies/Substitutions •red onions • jalapeños • zucchini • carrot • cauliflower • radishes

Optional Flavor Additions: •garlic • 1 tsp peppercorns • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger

Directions

METHOD

1. In a medium pot over medium high heat, add all the ingredients for the brine. Warm until the salt & sugar have dissolved. It does not need to boil.

2. Remove from heat. Let cool for 15 minutes.

3. Slice up cucumbers & onion (or whatever produce you are including) and layer in a jar. Add a smashed clove of garlic and a few peppercorns.

4. Pour the pickling liquid over the vegetables, making sure liquid covers them all. Voila!