My Homemade Pickles

I love pickles! I've always wanted to try making my own, but was afraid it would be too difficult or too time consuming. They are really easy to make! Everytime I make them now, I have to pass them out to friends because they are a favorite! Even to some friends who have never liked pickles, but LOVE mine! Lol...

My Homemade Pickles

2 large english cucumbers, sliced to your desired thickness

1/4 red onion thinly sliced                                                                                                                               2 cups red wine vinegar

2 cups water

4 cloves of garlic(I leave them whole, but you can also slice them if you prefer

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/4 cup kosher salt

1 tsp mustard seeds

3/4 tsp coriander seeds

1/2 tsp celery seeds

1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns 

1 jalapeno pepper, split in half (take the veins and seeds out if you don't like a lot of spice)

In a saucepan, combine everything except the cucumbers and red onions. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir and pour over sliced cucumbers and sliced onions. I put mine into mason jars and pour the liquid over evenly. Seal the jars and let cool. Once they are cooled, you can eat them!