Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pickling spice
  • 4 whole garlic cloves, smashed

Method

  • Combine the onion and cucumber slices in a clean spring-top jar.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients, with the exception of the garlic, in a non-reactive saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 4 full minutes to wake up the spice flavors.
  • Add the garlic cloves to the jar.
  • Slowly and gently pour the pickling liquid over the onion and cucumber slices, filling to the top of the jar.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Top off the pickles with any remaining pickling liquid and refrigerate.