Summer Sour Cucumbers

My mom made these as a cool summer side dish for our barbecues, but they make a great snack that will chill you out during the hot summer days.  There's a little sourness, there's a great flavor from the apple cider vinegar and garlic, and very few calories, even if you eat the whole bowl!

Summer Sour Cucumbers

1 cup apple cider vinegar

2 to 2 1/2 cups water

1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

2 cucumbers

Pour the vinegar and water into a large bowl with a lid and stir.  Add the black pepper, garlic and mustard and mix thoroughly.  

Slice the 2 cucumbers into thin slices and place them in the brining liquid.  Seal the container and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.  They'll stay fresh in the fridge for up to one week.

And if you eat them quickly, you can cut up more cucumbers and re-use the brining liquid for up to one week.