4 small batch black Recipes

water, vinegar (i use plain white , but cider vinegar also works), pickling salt, dill, garlic clove, split in half, bay leaves (optional), mustard seeds (optional), black peppercorns (optional), chili flakes (to taste, depending on if you like your pickles hot .), carrots (the amount depends on how they are cut and how tightly you pack the jars.) or 1 -2 lb cucumber (the amount depends on how they are cut and how tightly you pack the jars.)

cauliflower, green pepper, garlic cloves, smashed, green beans, olive oil, black olives, drained, pimento-stuffed green olives, pimientos, drained, pickled pearl onions, drained, mushroom pieces, drained, carrot, cut in small bite size, matchstick pieces, artichokes, drained, capers, drained, anchovies, rinsed, shrimp, tuna, tomato paste, ketchup, chili sauce, white wine vinegar, hot sauce

strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved, sugar, crushed peppercorns, kosher salt, lemon, quartered