PMS Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sliced cucumber and chopped pepper or garlic in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Chop or crumble the motherwort leaves and add them to the bowl.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Pack the cucumber mixture into 1 clean pint jar or two 1/2 pint jars.
5. 5
   Combine the water, vinegar, salt and brown sugar in a small saucepan.
6. 6
   Heat on low until the salt and sugar dissolve.
7. 7
   Remove the brine from the heat.
8. 8
   Taste and adjust the salt and sugar if necessary.
9. 9
   Pour the warm brine over the cucumber mixture and cover the jars with 2-part lids.
10. 10
    Allow the pickles to sit at room temperature for a few hours or overnight, then move to the refrigerator.
11. 11
    These pickles will keep in the refrigerator for months, but will lose their crispness after a month or two.
12. 12
    When the pickles are gone, add more veggie to the brine, or mix it with olive oil for a mood-boosting salad dressing.