Ingredients
6-8 small cucumbers (Kirby or pickling cucumbers), sliced into spears
1-2 fresh jalapeños, sliced thin
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons of mustard seeds
1-2 tbsp Sloan Seasonings Roasted Garlic or OG
Fresh dill sprigs (2-3)
1 tosp sugar (optional, balances heat)
Instructions
1. Prepare the brine: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, Sloan Seasonings OG, Sloan
Seasonings Roasted Garlic, and sugar. Heat until the seasoning dissolves, then remove from heat.
- Pack the jar: In a clean quart jar, layer cucumber spears, jalapeño slices, and dill sprigs.
- Add the brine: Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and jalapeños until fully submerged.
- Seal and chill: Cover the jar tightly. Let sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, then refrigerate.
Pickling time: For best flavor, allow to pickle for at least 24 hours betore tasting.
Flavors intensify over 3-5 days.
Eat as a snack or put on your sandwich.