SPICY PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Bon Appetit

Serves: 8

Prep: 10 min | Chill: 1 hr | Total: 1 hr 10 min

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lb Persian cukes, about 12 med, cut lengthwise in spears
• 1/4 c white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more
• 2 Tbsp dill, chopped
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toss cukes with vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 2 tsp salt.

2. Chill, tossing once, min 1 hr, up to 6 hrs.

3. Just before serving, add dill and lemon juice. Toss.

4. Taste and season with more salt if needed. For tomato variation, add 1 c halved cherry tomatoes with cukes.

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