Step 1

Drain off the pickles into a large bowl, reserving about half a cup of pickle juice (save for later). Slice whole pickles into slices (I prefer thick slices rather than thin slices).

Step 2

Cover the pickle slices with sugar and stir. Then pour the reserved pickle juice and half a cup of vinegar over the pickles. Stir thoroughly. Allow pickles to sit at room temperature for several hours, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Place the heaping tablespoon of pickling spice into the center of the cheesecloth square. Tie up corners or secure it with a piece of string.

Step 4

Drop the pickling spice bundle into the pickle jar and return the pickles and juices back into the jar as well. Secure the lid and place it in the refrigerator. Pickles need to “sit” for about four days, but turn the jar upside down every so often to mix the juices.

Step 5

After 4-5 days the pickles are ready to enjoy!