Ingredients
Fresh pickling cucumbers (approximately 4 to 6 inches long), washed and cut into 1/4-inch slices*
Water
Pickling salt
Alum**
Cider vinegar
Pickling spices***
Granulated Sugar
* Use a mandoline slicer for a consistent 1/4-inch slice. Also much faster than using a knife.
** Alum = aluminum potassium sulfate = ammonium aluminum sulphate = potassium aluminum phosphate. Alum can be found in most grocery stores in the spice aisle. This powder is what gives pickles their crunch!
*** Pickling spices are usually found where herbs, spices, salt, and pepper are found in your local grocery store.
Preparation
