1-2teaspoonred pepper flakesdepends on how spicy you like it
1 ½TBSKosher salt
3cupsof ice
Instructions
Toss your sliced cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, then fill each jar with the mixture, gently pushing down the veggies to allow room for more.
In a pot, combine the vinegar, sugar, celery flakes, red pepper flakes and salt and bring to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat and add in 3 cups of ice.
Stir until the ice is melted. Pour mixture into your jars, until you are just shy of the top.
Place the lids on and allow jars to cool to room temperature.
Place jars in the refrigerator until you are ready to enjoy or share them.
Notes
Colleen's Notes: In the photo I packed the jars much looser (with cucumbers and onions) than typical since I was giving them away to friends/family. Typically, you want the veggies more tightly packed, I just didn't want them going to waste based on who I was giving them to. The more veggies in the jar the less liquid you will use - so you might get 5 quart jars out of it.To help gently hold down the veggies, often I use the opposite end of a muddler to do so.Feel free to try variations as well - add some red bell peppers sliced thin to this or try doing it with some blanched cauliflower, broccoli and/or carrots. You can add in a couple cloves of garlic and/or some black peppercorn seeds as well for a different flavor. You can also increase or decrease the amount of sugar. These keep well for a week in the refrigerator.