Sweet n' Spicy Cucumber Pickles

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Sweet n' Spicy Cucumber Pickles

I make these yummy cucumber pickles every year for my family.
They are sweet, spicy and tasty.
Cucumber pickles are a family favorite and
are perfect to bring to tail-gating parties and picnics.

Sweet n Spicy Cucumber Pickles

Ingredients

• 8 medium cucumbers
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup pickled sliced jalapenos (from a jar)
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons pickling spice

Cooking Directions

1. Thinly slice cucumbers.
2. In a large glass container with a tight fitting lid, layer cucumber slices, minced garlic, jalapeno slices, red pepper flakes, salt, cayenne pepper and pickling spice.
3. Stir together vinegar, sugar, water and hot sauce. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture in glass container. Cover with lid.
4. Store in refrigerator for 48 hours

Cucumber, Pickles