12 pickling cucumbers 2 cups water 1 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill 1/2 cup sugar 8 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon pickling spice 1 1/2 teaspoons dill seeds 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 sliced red pepper Sliced hot peppers Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Put your sliced pickling cucumbers into mason jars and pour pickling mixture over to cover. Refrigerate at least one week.