Large mason jar (This recipe is for 1 large jar)
1 English cucumber per jar
1 1/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup water
1 TBLS + 1 tsp pickling salt
4-5 sprigs dill
4 cloves smashed garlic gloves
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
If spicy add:
1 tsp red pepper flakes
sliced jalapeño pepper
Add vinegar, water and salt to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cool for 10 minutes.
Add dill, garlic, peppercorns and if making it spicy add red pepper flakes and jalapeño, and sliced cucumbers to one jar.
Pour the liquid (vinegar, water and salt) after cooling for 10 minutes over the cucumbers.
Let cool on counter, then refrigerate. Don't eat for 3 days. Then enjoy.