Homemade Dill Pickles

Ingredients

• 1 pound kirby cucumbers 
• 2 teaspoons dill seed 
• 4 sprigs optional: dill fresh
• 2 cloves garlic 
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt 
• 1 small onion thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• colander

Directions

1. Wash the cucumbers and quarter lengthwise.
2. Place a colander in a sink.
3. Add the cucumbers, sprinkle with the salt, and toss to coat.
4. Let stand for 1 hour. Rinse the cucumbers and pat dry.
5. Place 1 cup of water, the sugar, dill seed, onion, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
6. Add the cucumbers and fresh dill and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Transfer to a serving bowl and let cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.