Sweet and Spicy Pickles

Ingredients:

2 English cucumbers, finely sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
1 T. kosher salt
3 T. granulated sugar
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1 T. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic peeled, smashed

Finely slice the cucumbers, red bell pepper and red onion. Recommend using a mandolin to slice very thinly.  In a small pot put the ingredients for the brine and bring to a boil.  Place vegetables in a bowl and pour the brine over them.  Cover and refrigerate until room temperature or cold about 1-1.5 hours.