Garden Fresh Garlic Pickles

1 large jar (16 oz) fitted with a lid; boil covered in water for 10 minutes then set out to air dry. 

1/2 to 1 bulb of garlic, all of the cloves removed from the skin and smashed slightly

1 large seedless cucumber, sliced very thin

1/2 jar pickling spice

1/4 cup sugar

Apple cider vinegar

Water

After the prepping of the jar, cucumber, and garlic, layer as follows:  1/3 of the cucumber, 1/3 of the garlic, 1/3 of the sugar, 1/3 of the pickling spice. 

Do that 3 times – the jar will be very full but that’s OK! 

Pour in the apple cider vinegar about 2/3 of the way up the side of the full jar. 

Cover the rest with water. 

Put the lid on and shake! 

Leave in the fridge for about 7-10 days, shaking the jar a few times during that time. 

Taste to make sure the spice and vinegar is where you want it. 

Serve with sandwiches, burgers, salads, or just eat out of the jar!

Happy Cooking!