Microwave Dill Pickles

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 quart small cucumbers or 1/4 inch sliced cucumber
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 teaspoon dried dill (i actually used fresh)
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 hot pepper (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 use a 1 quart canning jar and fill with cucumbers, 1 clove garlic, 3/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric and 1 hot pepper if using.
• 2 use a 4 cup microwave safe glass bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 cup cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. place in microwave for 4 minutes (until it boils).
• 3 remove liquid from microwave, pour it over the cucumbers in the jar. make sure the cucumbers are covered with liquid. if not, add water to cover.
• 4 use a piece of plastic wrap to loosely cover the jar. microwave for 3 minutes. place the cap on the jar and let cool to room temperature. place in refrigerator. pickles should be ready to eat when cold.