I am a huge fan of pickles. I just made homemade quick-pickles for the first time, and they were delicious! Here's the recipe:
1 english cucumber
1 small white or yellow onion, slivered
a handful of kosher salt
1 Tbsp Paula Dean's silly salt (or black pepper and mustard seed)
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp dill seed
2 tsp freeze-dried garlic (i love this stuff! in the produce section)
1/2 cup rice wine/sushi vinegar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
Cut the cucumber in whatever size/shape you like. I did half-moons about 1/4 inch thick Sprinkle with the handful of salt and put in a colander in the sink for 20 minutes to get out some of the extra moisture. Put everything else in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Keep your face AWAY from the pan-- it will aggravate your sinuses like mad. Once it's boiling, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. In a glass bowl, jar, casserole dish, etc., pour the hot vinegar liquid over the cucumbers, and stash in the fridge for at least an hour. Enjoy!
