Graceful Mary

Ingredients:

Cucumbers (pickling cucumbers are best but any kind will work)

2 tsp whole peppercorns

1 tsp mustard seed

1 bay leaf

2-3 sprigs of fresh dill

3 cloves of garlic (or as many as your heart desires)

1 cup water

1 cup white vinegar

1 TBSP pickling salt or kosher salt

1 TBSP sugar

Instructions:

Slice cucumbers to desired thickness.

Add sliced cucumbers, peppercorns, dill, mustard seeds, garlic and bay leaf to jars.

In a medium saucepan combine water, vinegar, salt and sugar and bring to a boil.

Allow Brine to cool for about 10 minutes and pour over pickles.

Give jar a shake to distribute the peppercorns and mustard seeds.

Once cooled place in fridge. The longer they sit the better they taste.

Best eaten within 2-3 months but I doubt they last that long.

Notes:

You can add red onion, jalapeños, red peppers, banana peppers, etc. Use your imagination!

If you have brine left over save it for the next batch or pickle something else!