Name: Refrigerator Pickles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups cucumbers (sliced or cut into spears); 1 1/2 cups water; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 4 garlic cloves (lightly crushed); 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)