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> At the farmers market they have cucumbers for 50 cents each. They are
> about 12-14 inches long and have a good girth. So I decided to make my
> bread and butter pickles instead of buying them for about 3.50 a jar
> or more.
>
> So the first thing I do is thinly slice my cukes in many slices, it
> usually works out to one cuke per 24 oz jar. Then I put them in a
> large bowl and give them a good salting a good mix and cover and let
> them sit in the fridge for about three hours.
>
> Then I make my vinegar solution by mixing usually 2 parts water to 1
> part apple cider or maybe white distilled vinegar. Then I add my
> spices I will most often as the sweetener add 1/2 to 1 sugar per
> vinegar. Then usually about 1/4 tsp mustard seeds or even 1/8 for a
> small batch. Then I cut some green onions in about 1 inch strips and
> throw that in the vinegar solution. Then I place it over a low flame
> and make sure the sugar has completely dissolved.
> I will then take the cucumber water that has been pulled out of the
> cukes by the salt and add that to the vinegar. There is some great
> flavor in there.
>
> When my vinegar solution comes to a light boil I will fill my empty
> jars with the cuke slices and then pour in the vinegar. Very lightly I
> will put on the lids and tightening them only fingertip tight. Then
> place the jars in my air fryer oven and set it to 190 F for about 35
> minutes. I usually just leave it in there over night to cool and the
> next day ensure the lids have tightened and then store the jars on a
> shelf somewhere.

That's probably not a safe way to do it.