Basic pickling liquid

2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupRice vinegar
1cupWater
cupWhite wine vinegar 6% acidity
3tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsKosher salt

Directions

Mix ingredient together in nonreactive bowls and/or pans. All pickles should be cooled to room temperature and refrigerated overnight before eating. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Note: there is a chart of quick pickle recipes on page 19.

Cook's Illustrated September/October 1994 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-27-94