INGREDIENTS
1
large ( 46 ounce ) jar whole sour dill pickles , about 6 cups sliced (not kosher dill)
2 1/2 cups
granulated sugar , divided
4 cloves
garlic , minced or thinly sliced and divided
2 tsp
pickled jalapeno , chopped, or to taste, can also substitute fresh jalapeno peppers if desired
2 tsp
red pepper flakes
2 tsp
pickling spice , divided, optional (recipe below)