pickles recipe

Homemade Dill Pickles Ingredients: 4-6 cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds 2 cups water 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon salt 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)