Quick Pickles

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds pickling cucumbers, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup slivered onion
• 2 cloves garlic, slivered
• 1 teaspoon dill seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed

Preparation

Step 1

Place cucumber slices in a colander set in the sink. Sprinkle with salt; stir to combine. Let stand for 20 minutes. Rinse, drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

Meanwhile, combine cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, dill and mustard seed in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers; stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to bring to room temperature.

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 10 days