Quick Sweet Pickles

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 1  cinnamon sticks 
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed 
• 6  kirby cucumbers 
• 0.3 cup kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed 
• 1 cup rice vinegar 
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 1 cup water 
• 1 tablespoon allspice whole

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• knife
• colander

Directions

1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin, slice the cucumbers thinly and place in a colander.
2. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.
3. Place the colander over a bowl and allow it to sit, covered, for about 1 hour. Rinse off the salt and dry the cucumber slices well.
4. Place them into a sterilized quart jar.
5. In a small saucepan add the remaining ingredients. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a boil.
6. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
7. Pour the brine over the cucumbers in jar. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Will keep, refrigerated, for about 2 weeks.