Quick Sliced Pickles

Ingredients

1 ¼ lbs pickling cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1-2 tsp  salt

1 tsp salt

1 cup  cider vinegar

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup sucanat or brown sugar

1 cup onion, sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

To taste fresh herbs

1 tsp mustard seed

Preparation

1. Place cucumber slices in a colander set in the sink, or a bowl. Sprinkle with salt; stir to combine. Let stand for 20 minutes. Rinse, drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
2. Meanwhile, combine 1 tsp salt cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, herbs, and mustard seed in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers; stir to combine.
3. Allow to cool, place in a tightly sealed container, then store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

© Seth Freedman, East Atlanta Village Farmers Market Chef