Prepare Jars: Place the prepared vegetables separately into four clean 8-ounce mason jars.
Make Pickling Brine: In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients for brine over medium heat and bring to a simmer until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
Pour Brine: Once the sugar and salt are dissolved, turn off the heat and then distribute the pickling liquid into the jars of vegetables using a funnel, making sure there is 1/2 inch space from the rim of the jar to the top of the vegetables. Seal the jars. Note: there is no need to filter as you want the red chili pepper flakes to sit in the brining liquid.
Store: Let the jars come to room temperature, and then place in the refrigerator, ideally for 24 hours for the brine to infuse into the vegetables, before serving.
Notes
*These are not meant for pantry storage. This method is intended for storing in the refrigerator and consuming in 2 months or less. *These portions are good for 4 (8z) mason jars, or 2 pint jars.