Pickles...

My Pickles

3 lbs (about 6) kirby cucumbers, halved
2 dried thai chiles
2 tsp black peppercorn
2 tsp fennel seed
4 cloves garlic, coarse chop
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp mustard seed
2 star anise
pinch tumeric
1.5 cups cider or plain vinegar
1.5 cups water
1/4c salt
1/4c sugar

Pack the cucumbers and any whole spices into two recycled pickle jars.
Boil everything else in a pan for a few minutes.
Pour the picling liquid evenly over both jars, topping off with vinegar.

Let cool.
Once cool, shake well and leave in the fridge for at least 10 or 14 days.

They're a little strong before that...

Brine can be re-boiled and re-used.