Read more about my PICKLE-MAKING ADVENTURE in my blog, Big Coffee Cup!
1 & 1/2 pounds or 3 very large cucumbers
8 whole cloves garlic, peeled 5 tbsp fresh dill (roughly chopped) 4 - 5 tsp dill seed or coriander seed 8 to 10 whole dried bay leaves 1 tbsp whole peppercorns 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 tbsp sugar 2 cups water 1 cup vinegar 1 & 1/2 tbsp Kosher salt Makes 4 - 5 pint Mason jars.
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