Sweet-'n'-Spicy Pickles

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    Sweet-'n'-Spicy Pickles
    • 16Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cider vinegar
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
    • 4 kirby cucumbers, sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
    • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 small red chile--stemmed, seeded and sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic, halved
    • 2 bay leaves
    • A few sprigs fresh dill
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds (1/2 palmful)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds (1/2 palmful)
    • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

    Preparation

    In a small pot, bring 1/3 cup water, the vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

    In a small heatproof container, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour the hot brine over the pickles. Let cool, cover and refrigerate overnight, shaking every once in a while.