Cucumbers and peppers are starting to find their way to our local farmers markets. These are probably the items that I look forward to most at the market because pickling is so easy. I’ve had a cupboard filled with glass jars all winter so I’m happy to finally put them to good use! (They also work well as a vase for fresh-picked flowers).
Anywho, throw in your veggies then just fill the jar with 1T salt, 1T sugar and equal parts water and white-distilled vinegar. My favorites are Hungarian hot peppers and pickles. And, both are great in a late-morning bloody mary!
Here’s a few pickle recipes I’ve tried:
- Dill: fresh dill, peppercorns
- Garlic/Dill: fresh dill, garlic cloves, peppercorns
- Spicy Garlic: fresh dill, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, peppercorns - these are the best!
The finished product - homemade pickles and pickled peppers (sweet and hungarian hots)
