I picked up 2 pounds of baby cucumbers last week at the market. I put them in a bowl of water and into the fridge, with plans to pickle them within the next day or so. Little did I know that water was going to be scares.
Our well pump broke, which means no water into the house. So the pickles had a little longer to wait then expected. Its strange when you don't have access to water, you appreciate it SO much more.
When there are electrical outages or storms coming on well water you plan ahead and fill up jugs and such. Some people even fill up the bathtub to flush the toilet! We are expecting a hurricane Monday, good thing I was able to pickle some pickles!
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2 pounds of cucumbers- sliced
2 small red onions- sliced
1 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup pickling salt
3 cups pickling vinegar
2 1/2 cups organic sugar
4 tbsp pickling spice
In a large bowl combine cucumbers, onion, chili, and salt. Mix up.
Bring vinegar, sugar and spices to a boil in a large pot.
Have mason jars sanitized to proper canning procedures.
Add cucumbers to vinegar mixture, don't let boil. but simmer for a few minutes.
Stuff jars with cucumbers and seal. Place jars in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes.
Remove and let sit until you hear the seal pop! Refrigerate before serving.
