Fresh Pickles

These pickles are a must for barbecue—not just for sandwiches, but for any kind of grilled or smoked meat. The crispy, tangy bite of pickles cuts through the rich, fatty flavors, and as the brine drips into the meat, it seasons it, bringing out the best flavors every time. This recipe uses salt to draw out moisture from the cucumbers before adding the brine, which makes them extra crispy. Depending on the size of your cucumbers, you may need to adjust the quantity or the brine, but the rati