Yes, I said it- SMASH your cucumbers - before brining in order to get a more flavorful pickle!
A classic Chinese side dish, smashed cucumber pickles absorb pickling liquid more easily than their traditional, sliced counterparts, and offer a great combination of flavors and textures.
Read more here: http://www.lifehacker.co.in/life/Smash-Cucumbers-Before-Brining-for-Fast-Flavorful-Pickles/articleshow/49235925.cms
