Pickled Cucumber Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 large cucumbers, peeled and scored with a fork,lengthways,sliced crossways,medium thick
1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion, quartered,then sliced crossways,1/2 inch thick
2 bell peppers, any color,cut in 1 inch squares.
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Pour vinegar and water in large left-over bowl, add spices and mix well.
Add vegetables to bowl.
More water and vinegar may be added, maintaining a 2 vinegar to 1 water ratio, to cover vegetables.
May be adjusted to your own pucker power.
We like ours tart.
Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
Avoid metal bowls.