In a large container with top, place sliced onions, cut about 1 inch by one inch. varies by size of onion. Peeled cucumber, sliced in half lengthwise and then into 1/2 inch slices.

Place vinegar and pickling spices and crushed red peppers in container. If this does not cover the onions and cukes , add additional vinegar to cover. At this point you might want to use some balsamic, more malt, red wine and cider. Depends of your liking of different flavors of vinegar, all malt may be too strong for most people.

Place in refrigerator for a week or 10 days. Shaking once or twice to move the spices around during that time period.

Great on salads with tomatoes or just on crackers with cheese.

They also may be skewered alternately and grilled for 10-15 minutes. Careful not to burn the onions.