QUICKLES

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds cucumbers (small is best, but not necessary)

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 teaspoon dill seed

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup water

2 1/4 teaspoons pickling or kosher salt

METHOD

Wash cucumbers and cut into spears or coins. Small cucumbers may be kept whole.

Into an impeccably clean jar, place garlic,