Classic French Cornichon Pickles Recipe

Ingredients (10)

• 2 pounds fin de meaux cucumbers (2 inches long is best)
• 1/2 cup kosher salt, divided
• 2 cups distilled white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon white onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 2 cloves
• 2 bay leaves