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Fastest Pickles in the West

Quick summer pickle recipe
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3 cups pickle slices
Author Joe Ponessa

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 T. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds optional
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • 4 to 5 small pickling cucumbers sliced
  • 1 red onion peeled and sliced
  • 5 to 6 sprigs fresh dill

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, garlic, and pepper to a boil. Set aside for 30 minutes to cool.
  2. Pour the liquid into a large Ziploc bag or plastic container. Add the cucumber, onion slices, and fresh dill. Shake and/or massage to mix. Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes (or longer) before serving.