I have a recipe for russian pickles. I have seen these made and ate them as well. Large cukes were peeled, ceased then cut into spears, they were packed in jars with garlic dill and a small piece of BREAD was put on top in the jar they were then seal. Yes with the bread on top. Does anyone have the ingredients for these russian pickles????

Russians don't put vinegar in to their pickles. That is the difference between Russian and American style. If you put vinegar in might as well go get a jar of pickles from the store. Also, they don't boil water or add sugar but I suppose it would not hurt. Onion is optional. Carrots could be put in too but optional. What is not optional is Garlic and pepper which is omitted from this recipe. And I have seen jalapeno peppers in the barrel too. Don't seal the jar. That is not how it is done in Russia. Put some dill on top though to push the pickles below the water. They are done at room temperature in about 3 days. After that jar can be sealed and put in the fridge.

I love this recipe! I would like to suggest that the onion and 1 clove garlic go on the bottom of each jar. On top of the cucumbers put 1/3 teaspoon red pepper, 1/3 teaspoon alum and dill.