Sliced ​​cucumbers without sterilization in sweet brine

Ingredients:

• 6 Kirby cucumbers or 2 regular cucumbers
• 1/4 cup coarse salt
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 0.5 cups of sugar
• 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp allspice peas
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation:

1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly with a sharp knife or a mandoline and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Place the colander over a bowl and leave, covered, for about 1 hour. Rinse off the salt and dry the cucumber slices thoroughly. Place them in a sterilized quart jar.
2. In a small saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour the brine over the cucumbers in the jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. Can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.