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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Pickling Brine
Method
Preparation
- 1
Pickling Brine
- 2
Make the Brine
In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic cloves, black peppercorns, dill seeds, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- 3
Cool the Brine
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and let the brine cool for about 10 minutes.
Pickling Process
- 4
- 5
Refrigerate
Place the jar in the refrigerator. Allow the vegetables to pickle for at least 24 hours for the best flavor.

