Refrigerator pickle cucumbers

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cucumbers, sliced into coins or spears
• 5 large sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped
• 4 small cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation:

1. Add the cucumbers, dill, and garlic in a quart-size mason jar. Tip: layer the dill and garlic between the cucumbers.
2. Mix and briefly whisk together the water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, and crushed red pepper flakes until combined. Pour the brine over the cucumber mixture.
3. Cover the jar securely with a lid and give it a good shake.
4. Refrigerate for a day before eating.
5. Will keep in the refrigerator for a week.