If tang and crispness is what you crave and simplicity is your style, then we have the perfect recipe for you! A bunch of our local growers have a ton of cucumbers right now (along with garlic) and this fridge pickle recipe is an easy way to put them good use and to make them last a bit longer. Although after we made them, the jar was gone within the day!
To make this recipe you will need:
8-10 firm cucumbers
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3-4 sprigs of fresh dill
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon peppercorns
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
Slice cucumbers into very thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Place them in a large jar with a lid. Add all ingredients then add enough water to cover the cucumbers. Place the lid on and gently shake to move the ingredients around. These were delicious even about 15 minutes after making them and became more delicious as the day went on. And they'll keep for about 3 months in the fridge (if you can keep your paws out of the jar!)
