How To Make Your Own Pickles:

Ingredients you will need:

2 cups water

1 T sea salt

¼ tsp dried dill

¼ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp whole peppercorns

½ tsp mustard seeds

pinch red pepper

First, wash a 24 oz mason jar. Be sure that it is completely clean and sterile. Next, wash the cucumbers and slice them into strips, and carefully pack them into the mason jar.

Next, mix the water, salt, and spices, and pour this mixture over the cucumber slices. Make sure that the cucumber slices are completely submerged in the brine; if they are exposed to air, the cucumbers may begin to mold, so if necessary you can use a slice of onion to hold them under the brine. Cap the jar and place it in a warm, dark place for several days.

The pickles will produce carbonation as they ferment, so it's extremely important that you unscrew the jar lid at least once a day in order to release the built-up gasses—otherwise the jar might explode.

The pickles should be sufficiently fermented in about three days; however, the longer you leave them out, the more they will ferment, and the more sour they will become. It's a good idea to taste them occasionally in order to see how they're coming along. Once the pickles have reached the level of acidity you prefer, place them in your refrigerator. The cold will slow down the fermentation process and allow the pickles to remain fresh for several months.