We love pickles at our house, and I’m always trying out new flavors. These pepper pickles are so delicious and easy to whip up. You can use whichever pickling spice blend you have on hand, or even make your own. These are definitely an easy way to add some new flavors to your pickle routine.

These pickles are so good. My husband, who thinks everything is gross, loves these. He actually told me the first time he tried them, “these are delicious.” I was shocked, but that was true. So I knew I had a winner.

I like to make them in the large canning jars. You can easily double or triple the recipe as well. And the brine is super simple.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dill seed
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 4 cups cucumbers, sliced into spears

Instructions:

1. Bring the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and spices to a boil in a small saucepan.

2. Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers in a large bowl.

3. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.