I started making my own, because as we all know, the most important part of making good BBQ is pickles. And my BBQ deserves some amazing pickles. Also, I get to control the sodium.
2-3 medium Cukes (or 4-5 small)
2c Water
4-6 cloves Garlic, peeled and left whole
1c White Vinegar
3 Tb Pickling or Kosher Salt
1 Tb Dill Seed (or 4 Sprigs Dill & 2 tsp Dill Seed)
½ tsp Coriander Seed
½ tsp Celery Seed
½ tsp Mustard Seed
½ tsp Black Peppercorns
(1) Hungarian War or Habanero Pepper (optional)
(1) Quart jar
1. Slice Cukes into rounds or spears, set aside
2. Bring the Water to simmer in saucepan.
3. Place Garlic into simmering water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and place in jar.
4. Add Vinegar and Salt to water, bring to a boil until Salt dissolves and remove Brine from heat.
5. Add Dill, Coriander, Celery, Mustard, and Peppercorns to the jar. Cut Pepper in half and place in jar.
6. Bring Brine back to a boil, then pour into jar, filling it completely to cover the Cukes. Seal the jar.
7. Let jar cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least two days before opening.