Vivian's Quick Pickle Brine

Basic Brine

• 2 cups white, red-wine or cider vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar

Seasonings (mix & match, using the amount specified or less)

• 1 teaspoon whole spices, such as celery seed, coriander seed, cumin seed, dill seed, fennel seed, mustard seed, bay leaves, allspice, cinnamon, star anise
• 1 teaspoon heat givers, such as crushed red pepper, Szechuan peppercorns (black, white, pink), fresh hot peppers (jalapeños, Fresno chiles, cayenne)
• 1 teaspoon ground spices, such as ginger, mustard, paprika, turmeric
• 2 sprigs fresh herbs, such as basil, chervil, dill, mint, rosemary, sage, thyme
• 1 piece per jar fresh aromatics, such as garlic cloves, ginger, citrus zest