Spicy Pickled Cucumbers - original

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These pickles have a slow heat. If you like some heat, you'll love them. They always go fast, even just as a snack!

Ingredients

• 4 kirby cucumbers or 2 regular cucumbers, sliced thin
• 2 fresh red Thai chiles, seeded and sliced thin
• 2 mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 70mins
Cooking time 70mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let sit for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.

For a 1 quart mason jar make 1 1/2 batch (4 large or 5-6 small Kirby cucumbers).