Author Shannon - adapted from Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Ingredients
4-5pickling cucumbersor 15-20 gherkins
2clovesgarlicpeeled and crushed
2Tablespoonsfresh dillsnipped
1/8teaspoonred pepper flakes
1Tablespoonsea salt
4Tablespoonswheyif not available, use an additional 1 tablespoon salt
1-2grape leavesor oak leaves, cleaned
1cupfiltered water
Instructions
Wash cucumbers well and place in a quart-sized wide mouth jar.
Combine remaining ingredients and pour over cucumbers, adding more water if necessary to cover the cucumbers. The top of the liquid should be at least 1 inch below the top of the jar.
Cover tightly and keep and keep at room temperature for about 3 days before transferring to cold storage.