Ingredients

  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled (brine)
  • 1 cup white vinegar (brine)
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt (brine)
  • 12 ounce fresh dill (brine)
  • 12 teaspoon celery seed (brine)
  • 12 teaspoon coriander seed (brine)
  • 12 teaspoon mustard seeds (brine)
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn, mixed if possible (brine)
  • 2 kirby cucumbers, quartered lengthwise (vegetables)
  • 10 baby carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise (vegetables)
  • 12 ounce green onion, cut in 1-inch pieces (vegetables)
  • 1 ounce cauliflower, broken in small pieces (vegetables)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced (vegetables)

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar and salt, raise the heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • In a clear 1-quart jar, place the dill, seeds, and peppercorns.
  • Using tongs, remove the garlic from the brine and place garlic cloves in the jar.
  • Then, pack the jar full of cucumbers, carrots, green onions, cauliflower, and pepper slices.
  • The jar should be tightly stuffed.
  • If the brine isn't still hot, bring back to a boil, then pour into the jar to completely cover the vegetables.
  • Allow to cool on the counter, then cover and refrigerate.
  • The pickles will taste good in a few hours, but will be better in a few days.