Ingredients
- 4 cups rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 unpeeled English cucumbers, washed, cut in 1/2 horizontally then quartered lengthwise
Directions
Combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, peppercorns, coriander, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and salt in a medium non-reactive saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let sit until cooled to room temperature. Add the dill and cilantro. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days.
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By John From Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
on July 16, 2012
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I just finish making my second batch. Not really spicey per se but compare to Bread and Butter pickles a nice change of pace. They have something about them which gives them a nice kick though.
I did not add the dill or cilantro.
By Iloveshrimp
Dallas, TX
on July 17, 2011
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I love these pickles, they are so refreshing for summer. I have made these several times & always delicious.
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