How to Make Homemade Pickling Brine

Ingredients

• 1 cup white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups assorted vegetables, sliced (e.g., cucumbers, carrots, red onions)