Pickling Cucumbers
white vinegar, 5% acidity
water
cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
kosher salt
dill seed
mustard seed
coriander seed
allspice berries
red pepper flakes
lack peppercorns
Wash and dry cucumbers then slice about ¼ inch thick.
Place the cucumbers in large shallow bowl or dish and sprinkle with the salt and let sit while preparing the pickling liquid and spice mixture.
In a small bowl mix the pickle spice ingredients and divide evenly between the prepared jars.
Add one or two garlic cloves to each jar.
Divide the cucumbers evenly between the ½ pint jars.
In a medium saucepan heat the vinegar, water and simmer for a couple of minutes.
Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers making sure they are completely covered in the liquid. Let jars cool for about one hour.