Homemade Pickles Recipe

Ingredients

• 1½ cups rice vinegar
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
• 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1 bunch fresh dill

Directions

1. In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the rice vinegar, ¾ cup water, the sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, cloves, bay leaves and mustard seeds and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Cover the pan and remove from the heat. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. In a sterile 5-cup glass jar, place the cucumbers, onion, garlic and dill. Set aside.
3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat again and return to a boil. Pour the liquid over the cucumber mixture and set aside to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Refrigerate for up to 6 days.