Danish Pickles
["big, almost ripe cucumbers", "2 qt. vinegar", "1 qt. water", "3 c. sugar", "pickling onions", "12 rounds black pepper", "4 Tbsp. each red and green pepper flakes (dehydrated)"]
["Peel cucumbers. Cut in half and remove seeds. Sprinkle with salt and let stand overnight.", "Rinse in cold water and dry with paper towel or drain.", "Boil cucumbers in vinegar mixture to a rolling boil.", "Put in jars and seal."]
["cucumbers", "vinegar", "water", "sugar", "pickling onions", "black pepper", "pepper"]