Thai Pickled Cucumbers

• 1 cup white distilled vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pound cucumber, ends removed, deseeded and cut into quarters lengthwise
• 1 star anise pod

1. In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar and water to a boil.
2. Simmer until the sugar dissolves.
3. Place the cucumber quarters in one large, tall glass jar.
4. Add the star anise.
5. Pour the hot syrup into the jar.
6. Seal.

white distilled vinegar, sugar, water, cucumber, anise pod

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/thai-pickled-cucumbers (may not work)