Place all the veg in a sterilised airtight jar, add 125ml of water, along with the vinegar, salt, sugar and herbs and spices, if using. Close the lid and give it a good shake.

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They’re simple to make and scalable so whether you have just a handful of ripe cukes from your garden or are making a dozen jars you can easily make just what you need. In a non-reactive saucepan (see note), combine the vinegar, water, garlic cloves, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and coriander seeds. Bring to a boil and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.I recently tried this recipe with the cucumbers I harvested from the garden and we all love them. I do the spears with my dehydrated cayenne peppers and the round slices without the extra spice. I’m so glad I came across your recipes. I’ll be trying this with other vegetables.. Put the cucumbers and shallots in a colander. Sprinkle over 2 teaspoons of sea salt. After 45 minutes, rinse well.