Recipe: Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1/4 cup pickling salt
- 4-6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2-4 small red chili peppers, sliced (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- 4-6 sprigs fresh dill
- 4-6 cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves (optional)