Easy Pickles

By Maverick19

These pickles are made without processing. It's OK! The pickles will last for a couple of weeks.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup flaky sea salt (Maldon)
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 4 1/2 cups bottled water
• 3/4 pound Kirby cucumbers, about 3 medium or 4 small, all about same size and thickness, thoroughly washed and dried
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• few sprigs of fresh dill

Preparation

Step 1

1. Make the brine: In a medium saucepan, mix the salt, vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the brine from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
2. Pickle the cucumbers: Arrange the cucumbers upright in a jar large enough to hold 3 cups of liquid. The cucumbers should be tightly packed and should come within 1/2 inch of the top of the container, Add the fennel seeds and dill sprigs to the container. Fill the container with the brine to the top and tap on a flat surface to remove any possible air bubbles. Top off with additional liquid as needed. Cover and refrigerate. The pickles will last for a couple of weeks.