Fridge Pickles (from Sara Foster)

Okay, it's been a while. A long while. But these are worth the wait, especially if you're starting to get some fresh cucumbers out of your garden. Last night my husband and I ate almost a whole quart of them with dinner. If you don't like spice, go easy on the red pepper- they get spicier by the day.


1 c White Vinegar
1/4 c Sugar
1 T Sea Salt
1/2 t Black Pepper
6 ea Cloves
2 Bay Leaves
1 t Crushed Red Pepper
1 t Dill Seed
4 Small Cucumbers,Peeled In Stripes,Thinly Sliced
1 small White Onion,Sliced Into Rounds

Combine vinegar, sugar and spices in a quart jar. Shake to dissolve sugar. Layer the cucumbers and the onion in the jar. Use a wooden spoon to pack them down tightly. Refigerate at least 4 hours. These will keep in the fridge for at least 1 month.