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HappyCianci, 04/07/09
Quick Pickled Cukes and OnionsIngredients (use vegan versions): 2 very small or 1 larger pickling cucumber
2 small yellow onions
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons natural sugar
1 tablespoon whole pickling spices
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white mustard seeds
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
Directions:In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of water with vinegars, sugar, salt and all spices except chili flakes. Heat to a simmer.
While spice mixture is simmering, slice onions and cucumbers each about 1/4 inch thick.
Remove pot from heat and add veggies, minced garlic and chili flakes. Stir, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes. I always sneak a few pickles out of the pot while they're still warm, but for crisp, cool pickles, pour entire pot's worth into a mason jar and refrigerate.
The onions are my favorite part, but you could easily use fewer if you wanted more cucumbers. Just make sure all your veggies stay submerged.
Source of recipe: This is a heavily modified version of Alton Brown's recipe from the TV series Good Eats.
Makes: 1 large jar, Preparation time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 30 minutes soaking
