20 Basic Cooking Tips Everyone Should Know, According to a Pro Chef

Create your brine by bringing one part apple cider vinegar, half part water, half part light brown sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorn, and pepper flakes to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for one minute. When done, strain brine over desired veggies of choice. Let cool and then serve. Refrigerate tightly for up to one week.