Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly
Trim a small slice from the blossom end
Pack cucumbers tightly into clean jars
Add garlic, dill, peppercorns, and other desired spices
Combine...
Wash the beetroot thoroughly
Trim the leaves and roots
Boil or roast the beetroot until tender
Cool the beetroot completely
Peel off the skin
Slice or cube the beetroot
Sterilize...
Choose small onions or shallots
Peel the onions
Trim the roots and tops
Sterilize a clean jar
Pack the onions tightly into the jar
Add optional spices such as...
Wash and slice jalapeños into rings or leave whole with slits
Wear gloves if desired to avoid skin irritation
Pack jalapeños into a clean jar
Combine equal...
Hard-boil eggs
Cool eggs in ice water
Peel eggs
Sterilize a clean jar
Combine vinegar, water, salt, and spices in a saucepan
Bring the brine to a boil
Simmer for...
Gather dill pickles, Kool-Aid powder, sugar, and water
Drain the pickle juice from the jar
In a bowl, mix Kool-Aid powder with sugar and water until...