@chefbatari1010: Homemade Pickles 🥒 Ingredients: 4–5 small cucumbers (thinly sliced) 2 cups water 1 cup white vinegar or white wine vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp salt 3–4 garlic cloves (peeled & smashed) 1–2 tsp chili flakes (optional) 3–4 sprigs fresh dill (optional) Instructions 1. Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a clean glass jar. 2. Add garlic, chili flakes, and dill if using. 3. In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. 4. Heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. 5. Let the brine cool slightly. 6. Pour the brine over the cucumbers until fully covered. 7. Seal the jar and refrigerate. 8. Let the pickles sit for at least 24 hours before eating. For best flavor and crunch, refrigerate for 1 week.