i just made mine up,,, not sure if its corect but i like it.
i fill the jar im using with eggs (hard boiled)
then add vinegar leaving about half full.
then add tabasco,
jalapenos,
garlic,
black pepper,
pickling spice.
and whatever eles i got that looks good. then top off with vinegar.
after a week or two enjoy. i like playing around with it im not sure you can really go wrong!!
you know what eles is good when you finish a pickle jar. keep the juice and add hot stuff if you want, or not and cut up a cucumber into spears and put into the jar with the liquid. throw in the fridge and even after a day or two they are good!!