My Easy & Crunchy Pickles Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) water
• 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (5% acidity)
• ¼ cup (60 g) pickling salt
• 1 pound (450 g) small cucumbers (Kirby or Persian)
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) dill seeds or 4-5 sprigs of fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)