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(1,080 posts)1 x 8-9" Cuke unpeeled, cut 1/4'd or 1/6th lengthwise, then halve the lengths to fit the jar ( I use old Claussen sauerkraut jar)
Put slices upright in an old pickle jar.
Stuff in red onion half-rings if you like
Add baby carrots, halved lengthwise, if you like.
Add in two small coined garlic cloves
While cold, add 3 to 2 vinegar to water into the jar of cold cukes (+) to get a good measurement of how much to boil in a sauce pan. Pour back into saucepan.
Don't overdue the amount of liquid b/c the dill and peppercorns might then not make it into the jar.
You can always add a tad more hot vinegar or water before you seal with the lid.
Dissolve sugar, salt as liquid mix warms.
Add to boiling liquid::
Dill weed ( i use dry)
Peppercorns
Pour the hot liquid mix into the stuffed jar.
Put the screw lid on and shake a bit.
Let stand til room temp, refrigerate.
Done in a few hours. Yeeeeum!
So CHEAP, too!