Garlic Pickles

Name: Garlic Pickles
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT8H10M0.000S
Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon allspice berries; 2 cups water, plus more if necessary; 4 to 6 long red or green hot chiles, halved lengthwise; 6 large garlic cloves, halved; 1 1/2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, ends scrubbed; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar (5 percent acidity)

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Level: Easy
Total: 8 hr 10 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 8 hr

Yield: 2 quarts

Level: Easy
Total: 8 hr 10 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 8 hr

Yield: 2 quarts

Ingredients

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1 teaspoon allspice berries

2 cups water, plus more if necessary

4 to 6 long red or green hot chiles, halved lengthwise

6 large garlic cloves, halved

1 1/2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, ends scrubbed

3 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar (5 percent acidity)

Directions

Pack the cucumbers into 2 quart-size jars.
In another quart-size jar, combine the salt, sugar, vinegar, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and allspice berries.
Close the lid and shake until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
Add the 2 cups of water and pour the brine over the pickles.
Tuck the chiles and garlic between the cucumbers.
Add enough water just to cover the pickles and keep them submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Can be stored in fridge only for up to 2 months.