Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins

Homemade pickles with lots of garlic, red pepper flake, black peppercorns and mustard seed.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds cucumbers, slice to desired thickness
• 12 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons mustard seed
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flake
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt

  Pack cucumbers into 2 16-ounce jars. Divide garlic, peppercorns, mustard seed and red pepper flake equally between jars.
  In a small saucepan add water, vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a low boil, cook until sugar dissolves.
  Pour brine into each jar until veggies are covered. Cool, cover and store in the refrigerator. Pickles will be ready in 1-2 hours.