Quick Sweet Pickles

• 6 kirby cucumbers or 2 regular cucumbers
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 1 bay leaf

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

kirby cucumbers, kosher salt, water, rice vinegar, sugar, coriander seed, whole allspice berries, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/quick-sweet-pickles-recipe.html (may not work)